Level 3 Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 November 2025
Closing date
29 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 28.75 Hours per week. 39 weeks per year (Term Time +5 days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £17,119 - £20,740
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties:
SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL
- Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
- Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/support Plans.
- Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher and other staff.
- Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure.
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
- Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.
SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER
- Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.
- Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports to the teacher as required, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
- Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.
- Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
- Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, behaviour and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
- Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupils.
- Attend and participate in regular meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
- Establish own best practice and use to support others.
- Assist in the supervision, training and development of other classroom support staff.
- Assist with the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, according to school policies and procedures and within working hours.
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
- Assist in the specific medical and care needs of children when specific training has been undertaken.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
- Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs.
- Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development.
- Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
- Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer the successful candidate:
- A friendly and supportive environment
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children
- Opportunities for continued professional development
The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and friendly team, who work well together within a strong Christian Vision. An application form, job description and Candidate Information pack are available through visiting the school website https://www.crontonce.co.uk/vacancies/ or through visiting the Liverpool Diocese School’s Website http://www.ldst.org.uk/job-opportunities/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cronton Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01514243881
Education at Cronton CE Primary School is a partnership between the home, the school and the church. We aim to make the school a warm, inviting and welcoming place, where children can feel secure and where parents are valued.
We aim to develop children’s spiritual maturity enabling them to take
responsibility for their own actions and to understand the needs of others. Giving children opportunities to reflect with awe and wonder on what they learn in school and the world around them and fostering their spiritual development.
Throughout their time at Cronton C. E. School children are encouraged to
express experiences, feelings, questions and ideas in their own words.
We believe that the school is both happy and welcoming, and that the education the children receive is of an extremely high standard. We try to foster a caring attitude in all who attend the school.
Arranging a visit to Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk.
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