Job Description

Teaching Assistant - KS1

Ellesmere Port (5-minute walk from the train station)

Start Date

: 2nd September 2025

70-73.60 per day

(includes holiday pay, paid evenly across 12 months)

Schedule

:

Wednesdays and Fridays - Full school days in KS1

VARA Education is looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic

Teaching Assistant

to support a lovely Key Stage 1 class in a welcoming primary school in

Ellesmere Port

, just a short walk from the train station.

This is a

term-time only role (38 weeks)

, with your pay spread evenly over

12 months

, including school holidays - giving you stable, consistent income.

What's on Offer:

Extra hours available -

we have cover work available every day

A warm, values-led school environment All training provided - no experience required Optional paid holiday work Career progression opportunities Access to a full-time wellbeing officer Birthday surprises, free CPD, and staff perks

Perfect for Someone Who:

Loves working with children and wants to make a difference Is dependable, positive, and calm in the classroom Is a great team player and eager to learn
Ready to join a team that puts people first and supports your growth?

Apply now - interviews happening soon.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 70.00-79.46 per day

Expected hours: 13 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ellesmere Port CH65 8DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a DBS on the update service, a papy copy or need a new one? Can you drive and have access to a vehicle. Have you been a teaching assistant before? If so, please state your schools below and year groups.
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/07/2025
Expected start date: 02/09/2025