Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

Location: Warrington, Cheshire (Local Junior School)

Hours: Part-time (26 hours per week, 4 days, 8:30am – 3:30pm)

Contract: Temporary / Fixed-Term (1 Year)

Start Date: Autumn Term (September 2026)

Could you be the guiding champion a child needs to thrive?

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly Warrington junior school team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with wonderful Key Stage 2 children, providing vital 1-to-1 support for pupils with additional learning needs.

If you are a patient, nurturing professional who loves helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, we would love to welcome you to our supportive school community.

What We Can Offer You:

* A Warm, Welcoming Environment: Work alongside a highly committed, enthusiastic, and caring team of educators in Warrington.
* Wonderful Pupils: Support polite, friendly, and motivated junior school children who are eager to learn.
* A Supportive Community: Benefit from positive, collaborative relationships across the entire school staff.

Your Role in Our School

Under the guidance of our teaching and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in making education accessible and enjoyable. Your day-to-day will involve:

* Targeted 1:1 Support: Working closely with individual children who have specific learning and additional needs, helping them access the curriculum and build self-confidence.
* Small-Group Guidance: Supervising and supporting small groups of pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
* Pastoral Care: Providing essential support during key parts of the school day, including lunchtime pupil supervision.
* Collaborative Teaching: Partnering with class teachers to develop and strengthen pupils’ core literacy and numeracy skills.

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a proactive team player who brings warmth and patience to the classroom. You should:

* Have previous experience working with children, preferably those with additional or special educational needs.
* Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
* Demonstrate positive behaviour management strategies that encourage a calm and productive learning environment.
* Be committed to safety, strictly adhering to school policies regarding safeguarding, child welfare, health and safety, and data protection.
* Show a willingness to learn, participating in any relevant training to best support our vulnerable pupils.

Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact in Warrington?

If you have the heart, patience, and dedication to support children who need it most, we would love to hear from you.