L2 Teaching Assistant at Cronton Church of England Primary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CCEPA/52969

Location

Smithy Lane, Cronton, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£17,804.00 - £18,086.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 16th Jul, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

20/07/2026

Interview Date(s) 20/07/2026

About this Role

Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term to July 2027)

Salary: NJC SCP 5-6 £25,583-£25,989 FTE (Actual Salary 28.75hpw £17,804-£18,086)

Hours: 29 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days)

Accountable to: Headteacher & SLT

Location: Cronton CE Primary School

Main Purpose

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for pupils with SEND, as well as to work with groups of children under the direction of teaching or senior staff. The role includes supporting pupils with specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all, and assisting with classroom management and behaviour strategies.

Main Duties
Organisation
1.	Attend to children’s personal needs and related programmes, including first aid, welfare, social, health, physical hygiene.
.	Assist with liaising with parents.
3.	Assisting with classroom organisation and provide support to the class teacher.
Service Provision
	Provide routine support in the classroom.
	To ensure the safety of all children by following necessary safeguarding procedures including updating the electronic reporting system (CPOMS)
6.	Where appropriate, ensure that targets from any support plans are met and any necessary recording undertaken.
7	Follow directions given by the teacher including adapting any work to ensure that all children can access the curriculum.
	Liaise with staff in relation to the use of the Evolve Lunch Ordering System.
9.	Work with individuals and small groups as directed by the teacher. Support and Deliver the Read, Write inc. programme.
	Actively participate in the everyday classroom routines and be sympathetic to the ethos of the school.
	Encourage children to interact with others and engage in activities.
	Accompany staff and children on class visits and visits to church.
	Be aware of children’s problems / progress and report to senior staff.
	As directed by the SENDCo deliver high quality interventions and groups following training.
	As directed by SLT perform lunchtime supervision duties.
.	Following the guidelines given by SLT and class teachers assist with the maintenance, updating and creation of wall displays.
	Manage children’s behaviour reporting difficulties.
	Using the whole school behaviour systems to reward good behaviour.
	Support children to understand instructions.
	Undertake children’s record keeping as requested.
	Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
	Relate well to children and adults.
23	Work as a team.
	Act as a role model to children.
5.	Respond to children’s individual needs.
	Participate in training and performance management.
General Responsibilities
27.	Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health and safety and security, GDPR, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
	Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
	Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
	Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
1.	Attend and participate in relevant training as required.

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.