Teaching Assistant

St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8LD

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week (Term Time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 - £28,142 Term Time only

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teaching assistant to join our excellent primary school, and who shares our vision for providing a first-class education and instilling all our children with a love of learning. We are looking for someone who can work with our children to support a range of additional needs in our newly established special needs base.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an exceptional teaching assistant who:

• Likes working with children and has experience of supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Is passionate and enthusiastic for learning
• Can establish good working relationships with children, staff and parents
• Can take direction and work on own initiative
• Can work as part of a team
• Promotes positive behaviour
• Is hard working and conscientious
• Is an excellent communicator
• Is organised and efficient
• Is friendly and flexible
• Is professional and positive
• Understands confidentiality

St Michael with St Thomas is a one form entry Church of England primary school which was judged to be Good with Outstanding features at the last Ofsted. We nurture and care for our children in a Christian ethos, placing our children and their family at the centre of our work. Our children are encouraged to be independent, creative and reflective learners who can self-manage, work within a team and effectively participate and communicate.

“Children blossom at this school,” – Ofsted, July 2023.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

We can offer you:

• fantastic childrenwith a positive attitude towards learning and excellent behaviour;
• the support of a dedicated, committed and creative staff team;
• the opportunity to be part of a school which strives for excellence in all areas;
• a school already established in developing practitioners and nurturing its staff because of its unrivalled opportunities for professional development through the North West Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub which are within our MAT;
• an engaging, bespoke curriculum;
• supportive School Committee, Directors and parents

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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.

2026 Base TA PERSON SPECIFICATION.docx - 1.75 MB (opens in new tab)

2026 Base TA Job Description.doc - 177 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School website
• Email address: paula.jones@three-saints.org.uk
• Phone number: 0151 424 4234
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-with-st-thomas-ce-primary-school

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