1:1 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
• demonstrate strong behaviour management skills
• 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

Application forms are available on the school website.

Written applications should be returned to the School Business Manager at the school address or emailed to school - thelwall_junior_business@sch.warrington.gov.uk

The receipt of an application will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

All appropriate safeguarding and attendance at work checks will be requested. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be asked to produce original certificates for all education qualifications stated in the application form prior to the appointment being confirmed. References will be required and the appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information is available from www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs. It would greatly assist this process if you were able to supply e-mail addresses for all referees.

Key dates and Information

Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026 12.30pm

Required: 1 November 2026

Contract: Fixed term 1 year

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-7 pro rata salary (FTE - £25,989 - £26,403)

Hours: 8.30am – 1.30pm – 20 hours per week / 4 days