About this role
Teaching Assistant
30 hours per week, Part Time
Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Term Time Only, 43.89 weeks per year
We have an exciting opportunity for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Warton St Paul's C of E Primary Academy. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual who is able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. The successful candidate will join us at an exciting time in the life of our school and assist in meeting the personal, social and educational needs of our children.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, conscientious and creative Teaching Assistant, to join our committed and hardworking staff team, at an exciting time in the life of our school. The post will initially be in EYFS.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Working with the class teacher to deliver excellent teaching and learningCoaching children on a 1:1 or group basisTo embrace and support our clear Christian values underpinning school lifeAccompanying groups on tripsSupporting assessment and evidencing learningWorking with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resourcesMaintaining a safe and positive environment for all learnersCreating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of abilityWHAT WE OFFER:
Flexible, term-time hoursThe opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected schoolGood opportunities for personal and career developmentEligibility to join the Local Government Pension SchemeAccess to health and wellbeing support for you and your familyEmployment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangementsTerms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetingsAccess to employee benefits and rewards through PerkboxCycle to work schemeTHE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
GCSE English and Maths at grade C or abovePrevious childcare experienceA proven ability to work on their own initiativeA high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adultsThe ability to use relevant technology/equipmentA can-do attitudeA commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.Advert End Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 12pm
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 24th August 2026
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.
We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.
Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.