2 x Teaching Assistant 33.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time - Woolston Brook School

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom is looking for 2 Teaching Assistants to work 33.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis at Woolston Brook School. The role involves supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, under the guidance of the Assistant Headteacher. Candidates must be committed to safeguarding and may supervise classes in the absence of teachers. This position is part-time and term-time only, including 5 inset days.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Ability to implement educational programs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support under the guidance of the Assistant Headteacher.
• Implement agreed work programs with individuals.
• Supervise whole classes during teachers' short absences.

Job description

2 x Teaching Assistant 33.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time - Woolston Brook School

The Role

Woolston Brook is a small, specialist school for children and young people aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The school provides an inclusive environment where all learners are cared for, valued and respected.

Woolston Brook School is seeking to appoint 2 Classroom Teaching Assistants on a 1 year fixed term basis to join our wonderful team.

Scope Of the Job

• To work under the guidance of the Assistant Headteacher
• To implement agreed programmes of work with individuals, in or out of the classroom.
• Subject to agreement of arrangements, staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally in the short-term absence of teachers, with a primary focus of maintaining good order and keeping learners on task.

Please note that CV's will not be accepted.

Woolston Brook School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found on the DBS website.

Key Dates

Close Date: Friday 16 January 2026

Shortlisting Date: Monday 19 January 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026

Key Information

Contract Type: Part Time Fixed Term 1 Year

Hours of Duty: 33.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 inset days

Location: Woolston Brook School, Green Lane, Warrington, WA1 4JL