Teaching Assistant - Astmoor Primary

Astmoor Primary School,  Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7 2JE. Tel: 01928 565053 Salary : £26403 Contract: Fixed Term – July 2027 Working Pattern : Full time Hours: 32.5 Monday to Friday DBS Check : Enhanced Closing Date: 2nd October 2026 The governors of Astmoor Primary School are looking for an outstanding and committed person to join our well-established school.

The role is classroom based and will include both 1-1 support for pupils with additional needs and whole class support. The start date for this position will be 2nd November or as soon as possible Visits to the school will take place: Please contact school Interviews will take place: Week commencing 12th October 2026 The successful candidate will: - Meet level 3 teaching assistant standards or equivalent - Be intuitive to the needs of children - Have knowledge and experience of teaching phonics - Demonstrate initiative and creativity - Be able to work collaboratively with other staff in the school - Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school - Have high expectations of all children - Have a genuine passion for transforming the lives of children who are at risk and vulnerable - Be determined and resilient - Be responsive to the differing needs of children Astmoor Primary School offers: - A warm, welcoming, high-quality environment - An Inclusive ethos for all - A well-established, supportive and optimistic staff - A commitment to professional development Astmoor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. References will be called for prior to the interview and are integral to the interview process. Please contact the School Business Manager, Carole Broster for application forms and to arrange a visit to the school: [email protected] 01928 565053