Teaching Assistant

Wistaston Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 8QS

130 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 July 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  25 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours Per week, Monday to Friday with 1 hour Lunch
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404 - £25,183

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higher Level qualification

Level 1 Safeguarding

NVQ 3 or equivalent

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A-C)

Evidence of further professional development

Keen to further own development and learn about children’s needs

Experience of supporting children with SEND

Experience of working in a similar post

Working with small groups or supporting 1:1

Knowledge of areas of SEND

Knowledge of Child Protection, Health and Safety, and Care legislation.

Knowledge of the new National Curriculum

Understanding of pupil safeguarding procedures

Some experience in a primary school

Willing to become involved in school social events and extra-curricular activities

Good team member

Caring, positive and sensitive approach with all children

Ability to work on own initiative

Good IT skills

Good communication skills

Flexible and willing to cover lunch duties in cases of absence

Manageable journey to school

A sense of humour

Consistency

Smart appearance

What the school offers its staff

Opportunity to work at an "Outstanding" rated School

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Wistaston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wistaston Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@wistastonacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01270 910 500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wistaston-academy

Arranging a visit to Wistaston Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wistastonacademytrust.co.uk.

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