Teaching Assistant

Location: School Way, Widnes

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8.30 - 15.30.

Closing Date: 12/06/2026 at 16:00

Reference: Pri/26/337619

Qualified L2/3 Teaching Assistant required for September 2026, Term Time Only, permanent contract.

The Governors of Moorfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school and share our vision for providing a first‑class education and instilling all our children with a love of learning. The governors are willing to consider an unqualified candidate who is willing to undertake the qualification via an apprenticeship route.

• friendly, nurturing and approachable
• flexible and able to work effectively alongside our passionate and dedicated team
• an excellent communicator
• proactive

• support and uphold the school’s vision and values
• help children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs to learn as effectively and independently as possible, both individually and in small groups
• prepare materials and resources to support individuals, small groups and classroom activities
• work with children on individual targets in reading, writing and maths
• support children’s emotional development and resilience when approaching learning tasks
• support children’s behaviour in line with the school’s vision, values and positive behaviour policy
• assist with children in the playground as required and to support lunchtime provision
• have an awareness of and adherence to all school safeguarding procedures and participate in training as appropriate
• hold the certificate or be willing to undertake first aid at work / paediatric first aid training
• be willing to undertake the relevant training to support a child with Type1 diabetes

• fantastic children with a positive attitude towards learning and excellent behaviour
• the support of a dedicated, committed and creative staff team
• the opportunity to be part of a successful and forward‑thinking school

Interview to take place on Thursday 18th June 2026.

Moorfield Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment.

The post is exempt under the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.

As part of its due diligence under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCIE) 2022, the school’s shortlisting process will include online checks on shortlisted candidates.