Teaching Assistant

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.

Teaching Assistant required for September 2025, Term Time Only, initially on a 1 year temporary contract with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate.

The Governors of Moorfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school and who shares our vision for providing a first-class education and instilling all our children with a love of learning. The successful candidate will provide classroom support, with pastoral responsibilities.

We are looking for someone to join our team and be:

• friendly, nurturing and approachable;
• flexible and able to work effectively alongside our passionate and dedicated team;
• an excellent communicator

and who will:

• support and uphold the school’s vision and values
• help children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs to learn as effectively and independently as possible, both individually and in small groups
• prepare materials and resources to support individuals, small groups and classroom activities
• work with children on individual targets in reading, writing and maths
• support children’s emotional development and resilience when approaching learning tasks
• support children’s behaviour in line with the school’s vision, values and positive behaviour policy
• assist with children in the playground as required
• have an awareness of and adherence to all school safeguarding procedures and participate in training as appropriate
• undertake intimate care
• commit to ELSA training

We can offer you:

• fantastic children with a positive attitude towards learning and excellent behaviour;
• the support of a dedicated, committed and creative staff team;
• the opportunity to be part of a successful and forward thinking school

For more information please contact Lynne Webb, School Business Manager on 0151 424 3108

Moorfield Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment.

The post is exempt under the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.

Please note that as part of its due diligence under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCIE) 2022, school’s shortlisting process will include online checks on shortlisted candidates.