Teaching Assistant - Level 2
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2HSThis job expired on 18 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
18 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 30 hours, Monday to Friday (27.5 hours TA + 2.5 hours Midday)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,656 to £24,027
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are searching for an exceptional Teaching Assistant/Midday Supervisor who:
• Advocates for all children and enjoys working with diverse learners.
• Embraces the challenge of supporting pupils with complex learning and pastoral needs.
• Demonstrates a passion for learning and enthusiasm in their approach.
• Holds high expectations for all children and their achievements.
• Builds strong working relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• Takes direction effectively while also being able to work independently.
• Collaborates well as part of a team and promotes positive behaviour consistently.
• Is hardworking, conscientious, and resilient in the face of setbacks.
• Views challenges as opportunities for growth and development.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with all stakeholders.
• Is organised, efficient, friendly, and flexible.
• Upholds confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive and enriching environment that includes:
• Fantastic children with a positive attitude towards learning and exemplary behaviour.
• A dedicated, committed, and nurturing staff team.
• The opportunity to be part of an outstanding school community.
• Unrivalled opportunities for professional development through the Northwest Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub, which are part of our Multi-Academy Trust.
• An engaging and bespoke curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our learners.
• Supportive School Committee, Directors, and parents who are invested in our school community.
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.
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About St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744734320
St Mary & St Thomas C.E. Primary School is a one form entry Church of England Primary school in St Helens. We are a convertor academy and we're one of the founding schools of The Three Saints Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stmarythomas@three-saints.org.uk.
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