Teaching Assistant Level 3

 

St Gerard’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6DD.

Tel: 0151 424 2879

Teaching Assistant Level 3  

25 hours per week Monday-Friday 8.45am-2.15pm with half hour lunch break

£24,790-£27,269 per annum FTE, £19,069-£20,976 per annum pro-rata

Required from 01 September 2025 until 31 March 2026 (to be reviewed)

Are you a committed, caring and outstanding professional who could contribute to giving our children the best future possible?  St Gerard’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School are looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 2.  Experience of currently working in a Key Stage 2 class is essential.

Please note that applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification.

You are also encouraged to visit our school before applying. Please contact the school’s office to arrange on 0151 424 2879.. Please ensure your application meets all the person specification criteria.

The successful applicant will:

• * Have high expectations and be committed to school improvement.
• * Understand the role of a Teaching Assistant in Key Stage and able to work as a team.
• * Be passionate about children’s learning and able to role-model all aspects of outstanding classroom practice.
• * Enjoy working with Junior children, be enthusiastic, committed and dedicated to the role.
• * Be supportive of the school’s strong Catholic ethos.

 

St Gerard’s offers:

• * Positive, happy children who enjoy learning and achieving high standards
• * A friendly and welcoming school
• * Dedicated, supportive staff
• * A warm welcoming and supportive community.

 

The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 12.00 noon

Interview date: TBC

The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.