Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Cronton CE Primary School
Smithy Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF
Interim Headteacher: Mrs Julie Roberts
Tel: 0151 424 3881 / Email: crontonce@ldst.org.uk

Website: www.crontonce.co.uk X: @crontonceschool Facebook: Cronton CE Primary

Post Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Salary: NJC SCP 5-6 £25,583-£25,989 FTE (Actual Salary 28.75hpw £17,651-£17,931 & 16.25hpw £9,976-£10,135)
Hours: 2 Posts 28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days) 1 permanent post and 1 temporary post linked to funding
Hours: 1 Post 16.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days), temporary linked to funding
Accountable to: Headteacher & SLT
Location: Cronton CE Primary School

The Governors are seeking to appoint 3 teaching assistants to work with individuals with SEND on a one to one basis and to work with groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curricular / resource area. The two temporary vacancies are funding-linked, which means it will continue for as long as SEND support is required, and the funding for the pupil
remains in place.

Candidates should:

• Be enthusiastic about working with Early Years Foundation Stage children.
• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and
setting high expectations.
• Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and
reward achievement within established school procedure.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation
and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning object.
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

We will offer the successful candidate:

• A friendly and supportive environment
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children
• Opportunities for continued professional development

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and friendly team, who work well together within a strong Christian Vision. An application form, job description and Candidate Information pack are available through visiting the school website https://www.crontonce.co.uk/vacancies/ or through visiting the Liverpool Diocese School’s Website http://www.ldst.org.uk/job-opportunities/

We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.

Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.

LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role, if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification. Applicants from overseas, outside the EEA, are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

Closing Date: Thursday 4th December 2025 at 9:00am
Interviews: Monday 8th December 2025
School Visit: Thursday 27th November at 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP or by agreement

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.