Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to safer recruitment and ensuring that our school remains a safe, nurturing and protective environment for every child.

Application forms and a covering letter to Headteacher Sophie Ellison- closing date 24th November at 12 noon. Please use the Chester Diocese Application form attached as we are a Church school.  Are you a kind, nurturing and passionate Teaching Assistant who believes that every child deserves to feel loved, valued and capable of achieving amazing things?

Do you have a genuine love of working with children with the skill set to enable them to shine?

If so, we would absolutely love to hear from you!

The Governors and Headteacher of The Priory Parish CE Primary School are delighted to be seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and compassionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team, working alongside our fantastic children in Year 1.

We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive Church of England school where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We  work together every single day to make a positive difference to the lives of the young people in our care.

We believe passionately that every child can and will succeed, regardless of their starting point, background or individual needs. We know that sometimes the smallest moments of kindness, encouragement and understanding can make the biggest difference to a child's life.

We are looking for someone who shares this belief wholeheartedly.

 Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will be someone who:

Has a genuine love of children and finds real joy in helping them learn, grow, develop confidence and achieve things they never thought possible.
Is kind, nurturing, patient and compassionate, recognising that positive relationships and a sense of belonging are the foundations of successful learning.
Has experience of delivering phonics teaching to small groups, with a secure understanding of early reading, phonics and the importance of developing strong foundations in literacy.
Is skilled and confident in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and adapting approaches to ensure every child can access learning, experience success and flourish.
Understands and embraces trauma-informed approaches, recognising that behaviour is communication and that children need connection, consistency, understanding and emotional safety to thrive.
Is positive, approachable and caring, bringing warmth, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude to each school day.
Has high expectations for every child, celebrating individual achievements and never placing limits on what children can accomplish.
Is a fantastic team player, working closely with teachers, support staff, families and school leaders to provide the very best experiences for our children.
Is creative, proactive and adaptable, able to bring learning to life and respond sensitively to the different needs of children.
Shares our Christian vision and school values of Love, Responsibility, Respect, Kindness, Friendship and Faith, helping to bring these to life through everyday interactions.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will love and champion our children just as much as we do.

What can we offer you?

A school full of wonderful, unique and inspiring children who make every day worthwhile.
- A  warm school family where you will be welcomed and part of a fantastic team.
- A strong commitment to inclusion, nurture and trauma-informed practice.
- Opportunities to develop your skills, share your strengths and grow professionally.
- A school with an ambitious vision, high aspirations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.
- The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference to children's lives every single day.

Safeguarding Statement

The Priory Parish CE Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We maintain the highest standards of safeguarding practice and expect all staff, volunteers and members of our school community to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children's barred list information, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and employment history, and other checks required in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.