Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs Base
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8LD38 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796 - £25,185
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 SEND 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 application pack is available on school website: www.smwst.co.uk or https://www.three-saints.org.uk/pages/vacancies/vacancies.htm CVs will not be accepted.
Application Process:
School Visits: Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone to arrange an appointment (0151 424 4234).
Closing Date & Shortlisting:Monday 1st June 2026
Interviews: w/b 8th June 2026
The Three Saints Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching and barred list check will be completed for all applicants.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
Teacher
Arranging a visit to St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email paula.jones@three-saints.org.uk.
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