Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant – Thelwall Community Junior School
The role
The school is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic teaching assistant who is able to support teaching and learning, working 1:1 with child/children who have additional needs.
The successful applicant with be working with and supervising individuals and small groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and /or senior staff, inclusive of specific learning needs, enabling access to learning for individuals/groups of pupils.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of working with children and young people with additional needs. The role will also involve supporting children out of the classroom, as well as supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. The post also includes pastoral care duties including lunchtime pupil support.
We can offer you:
- well behaved and friendly children
- highly committed, enthusiastic, caring and professional staff
- friendly, positive and supportive relationships within the school
Applications are invited from enthusiastic candidates who:
- can work alongside teachers and other support staff to support and develop the literacy and numeracy skills of pupils
- have an ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with the pupils, parents and staff
- have experience of working with children
- are able to work as part of a team
- conform to school policies and procedures – safeguarding, welfare, health and safety and data protection
- undergo any training required in order to perform relevant duties efficiently
- support the teaching of a curriculum that allows pupils to achieve and make progress
- be a patient and understanding supporter to vulnerable pupils
Key dates and Information
Closing date: 17 July 2026 (3:30pm)
Required: From 1 September 2026
Contract: Fixed term 1 year
Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm – 26 hours per week / 4 days
Thelwall Community Junior School, Thelwall New Road, Warrington, WA4 2HX
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