Birchwood C of E Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our school on a fixed term contract. The role will involve supporting pupils within key stage 2 but will at times gain experience working across the school. This is an exciting time for our school and a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. In our last Ofsted, (January 2025) 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:
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Strive for excellence in all that they do and believes in our Christian ethos.
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Promote excellent teamwork skills to support our vision for developing children’s learning outcomes.
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Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards, with a genuine belief that every child can achieve and thrive.
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Set high expectations of learning and behaviour for all.
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Reflect on practice and have the ability to embrace purposeful change.
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Feedback to teaching staff regarding progress and outcomes.
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Be a team player who will support the wider school community and activities.
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Be able to communicate effectively at all levels with stakeholders.
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Engage in all aspects of school life.
We can offer the successful candidate:
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A welcoming, caring and fully inclusive ethos.
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A committed, hardworking and supportive Headteacher and Governing Body.
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Happy pupils who demonstrate excellent behaviour and first rate attitudes to learning.
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A caring and committed staff who strive to ensure all children achieve their potential.
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Access to high quality CPD and support for your ongoing professional development
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school for an appointment or if you would like an informal discussion regarding the role please e-mail Birchwood CE Primary School e-mail address and give your contact details to enable a member of the Senior Leadership Team to call you back.
Please visit Birchwood C of E Primary School website for the application pack, please returned applications forms via email to Birchwood CE Primary School e-mail address attention of Mr S Latham.
Birchwood C of E Primary School 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 on the DBS website.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10 July 2026 at 12 noon
Short listing: Friday 10 July 2026 – you will be contacted by telephone or by email as soon as a decision has been made.
Provisional interview date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Further details and application form are available from the school website.
