Employer: St Gerard's Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Contract: Temporary
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 19/11/2026 at 12:00
Reference: Pri/26/349380
St Gerard's Catholic Primary & Nursery School,Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 6DD.
Teaching Assistant Level 3 (temporary until July 2027)
St Gerard's would like to employ a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for 30 hours per week.
Please note that applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification.
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 Level 3 Teaching Assistant. Experience of working with children through a supportive approach is essential.
The successful applicant will:
- * Have high expectations and be committed to school improvement.
- * Have recent experience of working with children in Key Stage 2.
- * Have some experience of teaching phonics.
- * Have an understanding of the role of teaching assistant and able to work as a team.
- * Be passionate about children's learning and able to role‑model all aspects of outstanding classroom practice.
- * 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.
If successful, you will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service. Please note you are expected to complete the CES Application Form if you wish to be considered.
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.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange.
Closing date for applications: 21st October 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC
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