Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community primary school is seeking a caring Early Years Teaching Assistant to support young pupils in their learning journey. The role involves assisting the class teacher, ensuring pupil safety, and promoting independence. Candidates should demonstrate communication skills, teamwork, and experience working with children, including those with specific needs. The position is fixed term from February to August 2026, working part-time term time only.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with specific needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Strong behaviour management in line with school policy.

Responsibilities

• Support literacy and numeracy skills of pupils.
• Encourage independence among pupils.
• Ensure student safety and welfare.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Effective communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Support for children with specific needs

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School

About us

Grappenhall Heys is an outstanding and popular Community Primary School, situated in South Warrington. We have wonderful well-motivated pupils, an enthusiastic and committed staff and Governing Body, inspirational senior leaders, supportive parents and strong links with the community.

The role

The school is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic teaching assistant who can provide support for our youngest pupils, the class teacher and the school, to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to ensure their safety and welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspect of school life.

We can offer you:

• well-behaved and friendly children
• highly-committed, enthusiastic, caring and professional staff
• friendly, positive and supportive relationships within the school

Applications are invited from enthusiastic teaching assistants who:

• can work alongside teachers and other support staff to support and develop the literacy and numeracy skills of pupils
• have an ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with the pupils, parents and staff
• have experience of working with children with specific needs
• are able to work as part of a team
• demonstrate strong behaviour management skills in line with school policy
  conform to school policies and procedures – safeguarding, welfare, health and safety and data protection
• undergo any training required in order to perform relevant duties efficiently
• support the teaching of a curriculum that allows pupils to achieve and make progress
• be a patient and understanding champion of vulnerable pupils

The post also includes pastoral care duties including lunchtime pupil support.

Applicants should complete an application form. Completed application forms should be emailed for the attention of Mrs K Bennett to: [e-mail] and must state which post(s) you are applying for.

We warmly invite potential candidates to visit our school our school. Please call 01925 212540 to arrange a visit.

Key dates

Application deadline: Midday Friday 16 January 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 16 January 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20 January 2026

Key Info

Contract: Fixed term from February 2026 (start as soon as possible) to 31 August 2026

Hours: Monday – Wednesday 8:30 – 15:30, 19.5 hrs per week, term time only

Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School, Stansfield Drive, Grappenhall Heys, Warrington WA4 3EA