Teaching Assistant SEND

Burtonwood Community Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 4AQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 15:30pm Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 pt 6-7 FTE - £25,989 - £26,403, Actual Salary - £19,550.04 - £19,861.47

What skills and experience we're looking for

Burtonwood Community Primary School, as part of the Omega Multi-academy Trust, are looking to appoint a highly motivated teaching assistant to initially support children with SEND within our Reception class. Ideally, any applicant would have experience of supporting children with a range of complex needs including speech and language challenges, within an early years setting. However, additional training will be provided to the right candidate in order develop your professional skills and knowledge. If you feel that you can support our wonderful children to meet their full potential, then please take the time to apply for this role.

The post is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to be supported by a hardworking and dedicated team who aim to ensure that all our children are provided with excellent opportunities each day to move their learning to the next level.

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications at Level 2 or higher and be able to:
• Promote excellent teamwork skills to support our vision for developing children’s learning outcomes
• Establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a role model
• Demonstrate creative flair to make learning memorable, enjoyable, and purposeful
• Promote the inclusion and well-being of all children
• Set high expectations and behaviour for all• Reflect on practice and embrace purposeful change

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:
• A vibrant, inclusive school family
• Enthusiastic learners
• A committed and dedicated staff team
• A strong, supportive leadership team
• Leadership that values and promotes the professional development of all
• A sharp focus on staff well-being
• Establish collaborative network opportunities as part of a school within the Omega Multi-Academy Trust.

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.

The Trust is committed to the safeguarding of young people and candidates will be expected to adhere to these expectations. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS clearance.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Burtonwood Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burtonwood Community Primary School website
• Email address: b.massey@omegamat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01925 224072
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burtonwood-community-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Burtonwood Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email b.massey@omegamat.co.uk.

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