Job Description

The role

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Grappenhall Heys is an outstanding and popular Community Primary School, situated in South Warrington.


We have wonderful well-motivated pupils, an enthusiastic and committed staff and Governing Body, inspirational senior leaders, supportive parents and strong links with the community.


The school is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic teaching assistant or HLTA who can provide support for our youngest pupils, the class teacher and the school, to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to ensure their safety and welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspect of school life.


Nursery Teaching Assistant Level 3 or HLTA


Fixed term from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026 (with the possibility of extending due to continued growth of the school)


Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4pm

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What We Will Offer

We can offer you:

well-behaved and friendly children


highly-committed, enthusiastic, caring and professional staff


friendly, positive and supportive relationships within the school

Applications are invited from enthusiastic teaching assistants who:

Work as part of the early year's team delivering the highest quality of care and education.


Work with and supervise individuals and groups of children inclusive of specific individual learning needs under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff.



Enable access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques.


Under the direction and guidance of the class teacher, support the delivery of specialist support and take a supporting lead role in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to learning


Deliver learning programmes and support individual pupils, small groups (and whole classes during the short term absence of the class teacher).


Contribute to the provision and maintenance of a healthy, stimulating, safe, enabling, aesthetically pleasing learning environment.


Develop and maintain professional links with parents, colleagues, carers and other agencies working with the school, the local community and the Local Authority.


Contribute and plan for the preparation, delivery and evaluation of learning experiences that will enhance children's physical, intellectual, emotional, social and moral development.


The posts also include pastoral care duties including lunchtime pupil support.

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Key dates

Closing date

: Monday 16 June 2025 at 10.00am

Shortlisting date

: Monday 16 June 2025

Observations and interview date

: Friday 20 June 2025

Safeguarding Information

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced

DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


Online checks of shortlisted candidates may be obtained which forms part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.

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How to apply

Completed application forms should be emailed for the attention of Ms K Jackson to: [email protected] and must state which post(s) you are applying for.



We warmly invite potential candidates to visit our school on Monday 9 June at 4:00pm or Wednesday 11 June at 1pm by appointment.


School reopens on Monday 9 June 2025.


Please call on this date to arrange a visit 01925 212540.


Alternatively, email [email protected] stating your preferred date.




Further details and application forms are available from the School Website