We are looking for a full-time teaching assistant to join our team, starting at the earliest possible point. The successful candidate will be an outstanding and enthusiastic practitioner committed to delivering high quality provision for all children.

“Together, our community inspires a love of learning and enables children to find their voice.”

Here at Halton, community is integral to our ethos and culture. Would you like to be part of a friendly, dedicated and nurturing school team who are committed to providing the best possible education for our children? We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and skilled teaching assistant to be part of our commitment to achieving excellence.

About the role

• To work under the guidance of the class teacher to support teaching and learning in the classroom, including support for specific named children
• To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupils and the classroom, and specifically for named children
• To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• To promote the inclusion of all pupils ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop (including working 1:1 to support children with special educational needs)
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

About you

Essential

• A good level of secondary education including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Experience of working in a school as a member of staff or volunteer
• Experience of working alongside individual or groups of children

Desirable

• Relevant Level 3 qualification or better
• Evidence of participation in school or setting based training and development
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs