Classroom Support Assistant
Ref: SCH-WDT-0194 3 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2025) Hours per Week: 15.00 Weeks per Year: 43.700 Pay Grade: NJC Grade 1, SCP 2The Role
We seek to appoint two committed and driven Classroom Support Assistants to join our thriving school.
The successful candidates will be key members of our team as we continue on our journey of improvement; directly supporting pupils with special educational needs to thrive both academically and socially and emotionally.
Weston Point Primary Academy has a clear vision that all pupils will achieve their best and that every child can achieve their full potential regardless of barriers that they may face.
Pupils are at the heart of all our work and all staff have a key role in ensuring the needs of all pupils and their families are met.
We can offer you fantastic, eager, well-behaved children and supportive parents.
Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.
Our small, nurturing school has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust.
As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we offer you opportunities to further develop personally through our commitment to staff development. This commitment to professional development is of paramount importance as we believe that the development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils and all staff members actively engage in this offer.
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory medical clearance and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
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Skills
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| The ability to prioritise and organise own workload |
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| Relate to and work with others as a member of a team |
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| The ability to assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans. |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Proven track record of working with children and young people |
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| Understanding of principles of child development, learning styles and independent learning |
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| Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to listen to and understand others. |
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| Organisational Fit | |
| High motivation and professional commitment |
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| A commitment to student-centred education |
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| A commitment to involving parents as partners in the education process |
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Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
Weston Point Primary Academy
Castner Avenue
Weston Point
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 4EQ
Emma Hetherington
officemanager@westonpoint.halton.sch.uk