The role

Birchwood CE Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking staff on a fixed term contract working 35 hours per week, term time only, plus Inset days.

The role covering maternity, will commence on Monday 2nd December, or sooner if possible. (There is the potential of this role being extended beyond the maternity cover.)

The role will be working within our EYFS to nurture, target and enable our children to thrive. This is an exciting time for our school and a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. In our last Ofsted, (January 2020) it was reported that we are a Good school. We are proud of this judgement and are looking to take the impact of our work to even higher levels so that what Birchwood C of E offers the education system will become more distinctive.

Applicants will need to:

• Strive for excellence in all that they do and believe in our Christian ethos;
• Promote excellent teamwork skills to support our vision for developing children’s learning outcomes;
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards, with a genuine belief that every child can achieve and thrive;
• Set high expectations of learning and behaviour for all;
• Be a team player who will support the wider school community and activities;
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels with stakeholders.
• Engage in all aspects of school life

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming, caring and fully inclusive ethos
• A committed, hardworking and supportive Headteacher and Governing Body
• Happy pupils who demonstrate excellent behaviour and first-rate attitudes to learning
• A caring and committed staff who strive to ensure all children achieve their potential
• Access to high quality CPD and support for your ongoing professional development.

How to apply

Applications are available from Birchwood CE Primary School website. Visits to school can be arranged, please telephone Mrs Karen Tarbuck Office Manager, to arrange an appointment on 01925 823316. Closing date for applications: Friday 1 November 2024 at 12 noon returned via email to Birchwood CE Primary School e-mail address FAO Mr Stephen Latham.

Birchwood C of E Primary and Warrington Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further details can be found at the DBS website.

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 01 November 2024

Short listing: Monday 04 November 2024 – you will be contacted by telephone or email as soon as a decision has been made.

Date for observations and interviews: Wednesday 06 November 2024