Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Willow Tree Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4LZ

8 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 July 2026

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: 26.25 hours per week (44.6 weeks pa)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 - £28,142

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teaching assistant to join our rapidly improving primary school, 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.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an exceptional teaching assistant who

Likes working with children
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

What the school offers its staff

Willow Tree is a one form entry primary school which has recently joined The Three Saints Academy Trust and is on a journey of rapid school improvement. We nurture and care for our children, placing our pupils 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.

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 Trust 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.