Astmoor Primary School, Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2JE. Tel: 01928 565053 Teaching Assistant FS/KS1 SEND Base £27,269 per annum (NJC SCP011) plus SEN Allowance £1,491 per annum Permanent Full time, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.00pm DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 28th February 2025 at 12.00pm Due to the career advancement of the current postholder, the governors of Astmoor Primary School are looking for an outstanding and committed Teaching Assistant to join our well-established school. This is a really exciting opportunity to work in our recently opened FS/KS1 Resource Base for children with SEMH difficulties. You will work alongside a class Teacher and additional Teaching Assistant to support 8 children. The start date for this position is 22nd April 2025 Visits to the school will take place: week beginning 3rd February and week beginning 10th February 2025 Interviews will take place: week beginning 10th March 2025 The successful candidate will: Meet level 3 Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent Be intuitive to the needs of children Have knowledge and experience of teaching phonics Demonstrate initiative and creativity Be able to work collaboratively with other staff in the school Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school Have high expectations of all children Have a genuine passion for transforming the lives of children who are at risk and vulnerable Have a proven track record of success in managing children with additional SEMH needs Be determined and resilient Be responsive to the differing needs of children Astmoor Primary School offers: A warm, welcoming, high-quality environment An Inclusive ethos for all A well-established, supportive and optimistic staff A commitment to professional development Astmoor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. References will be called for prior to the interview and are integral to the interview process.