Vacancies
We have 2 x Teaching Assistant Vacancies - please see details and application packs below
Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Reception
This vacancy is: Fixed term
Hours: 35 hours per week term time only - 8.30am until 4.00pm
Salary: Grade 4 Scale Point 6-7 (FTE £25,989 to £26,403 per annum)
Actual £21,147 to £21,484
Location: Sankey Valley St James’ CE Primary School, Dorchester Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1XE
Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Tel: 01925 659307
Headteacher: Deb Feltham
Start date: ASAP
We 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
The Governors wish to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant who is:
· An excellent practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
· Highly motivated, adaptable and able to make a positive contribution to our school
· Able to support the school’s Christian ethos
Main purpose:
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 below.
Completed application forms should be returned to the school by post or email, addressed to the Headteacher by Monday 7th September 2026. The email address is [email protected]
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 24th September 2026 and re-opens on Tuesday 1st 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 www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs
The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026
Provisional interview date: Week beginning Monday 7th September 2026
Level 2 Teaching Assistant - KS2
This vacancy is: Fixed term linked to funding
Hours: 17.50 hours per week term time only (38 weeks plus 1 week INSET) 8.30am-12.00pm daily
Salary: Grade 4 Scale Point 6-7, £25,989 - £26,403 FTE pro-rata
(Actual salary £10,573 to £10,742)
Location: Sankey Valley St James’ CE Primary School, Dorchester Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1XE
Tel: 01925 659307
Headteacher: Deb Feltham
The Governors of Sankey Valley St James CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Level 2 teaching assistant to support children in Key Stage 2
We are looking for a person who has:
· Qualified Teaching Assistant Level 2
· Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
· Good skills in team working
· Good skills in working with children
· Commitment, flexibility, and enthusiasm
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged please phone the school office on 01925 659307 to make an appointment. Please note the school is closed over from Friday 24th July to Tuesday 1st September.
The job description, person specification, privacy notice and application form are available from the school website below.
Completed application forms should be returned to the school by post or email, addressed to the Headteacher by Monday 7th September 2026. The email address is [email protected]
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 www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs
The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026
Provisional Interview date: Week beginning: Monday 7th September 2026