Teaching Assistant

Employer: Willow Wood Primary

Salary: Grade 5

Location: Willow Wood Community Nursery & Primary School

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Part Time

Hours: 27.5 hours per week TTO + 5

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 14/07/2025 at 12:00 noon

The governors of Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School are looking to appoint a Grade 5 Teaching Assistant to work in our EYFS department.  

We are a happy and welcoming school with wonderful children, staff and parents.

We are looking for Grade 5 teaching assistants who:

• has a strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and supporting pupils with SEND  
• has experience of working within EYFS and delivering phonic sessions to groups
• makes our children smile and helps them to be excited about coming to school each day
• is enthusiastic about our school, our children and doing the best we can for every member of our community
• can support children effectively and consistently to secure good outcomes
• inspires children in varied learning activities that are relevant, purposeful, exciting and fun
• values children’s uniqueness
• has high expectations and demonstrates this through their attitude and approach inside and outside the classroom
• is reflective in their practice and seeks to develop themselves professionally
• has a positive can do attitude
• is prepared to go the extra mile
• is able to work closely with parents to help them support their child’s learning

We can offer:

• An amazing and supportive team
• A school committed to developing the skills of its staff
• Happy and friendly children
• Wonderful school grounds, including our own forest!

We believe our school is a wonderful place to work and is a place where children flourish – come and be part of the team.

Have a look at our website for further information about our school -  http://www.willowwoodprimaryschool.co.uk/

As a school, we take the safety of our children very seriously and so all candidates will be required to provide current references which will be called upon and checked. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment. 

Closing Date: Thursday 17^th July 2025

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.

For further information regarding this role, please contact admin@willowwood.cheshire.sch.uk