Sankey Valley St James Primary School are seeking an experienced, qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant who has experience of working with the Early Years curriculum to work in our Reception Class. This vacancy is fixed term, and the working hours are as follows; 35 hours per week term time only, 39 weeks (38 weeks plus 1 week INSET) - 08:30 until 16:00.
The Governors wish to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant who is:
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An excellent practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
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Highly motivated, adaptable and able to make a positive contribution to our school
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Able to support the school’s Christian ethos
To support the teacher in the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum to our Reception Class pupils. Working in partnership with parents/carers, teachers and the school to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make excellent progress.
The job description, person specification, privacy notice and application form are available from the school website.
Completed application forms should be returned to the school by post or email, addressed to the Headteacher, Deb Feltham, by Monday 07 September 2026.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please phone the school office on 01925 659307 to make an appointment. Please note school breaks up for the Summer Holiday on Friday 24 July 2026 and re-opens on Tuesday 01 September 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and each other. The successful applicant will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details can be found on the DBS website.
The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Closing date: Monday 07 September 2026.
Provisional interview date: Week beginning Monday 07 September 2026.
For a detailed job description, person specification and job application form, please visit the school's website
