Beechwood Primary School

Grasmere Drive, Beechwood, Runcorn. Cheshire WA7 2TT

1:1 Classroom Assistant - 12.5 hours

Are you a qualified level 2 teaching assistant motivated to make a difference in children’s lives? Does working with young children to develop their resilience and growth mindset sound like a career for you?  Can you find different and engaging ways to motivate and engage children to ensure that they succeed in their education? 

Then, read on, as we may be able to help you start on a career that you may find rewarding and highly motivating.

Our school is looking for a teaching assistant - with a passion for supporting children - to work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo and build positive relationships with a child; with the aim of supporting them to access mainstream lessons.

We are looking for somebody who has the ability to:

-  Motivate and engage children in their learning

-  Support children to believe in themselves and develop a growth mindset

-  Raise standards of learners using a range of teaching strategies, in line with the school’s policies and procedures.

-  Work under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo in the planning and implementation of programmes of support for their needs

-  Support the class teacher and SENDCo to ensure high standards and consistency.

The successful candidates will have experience of working with and effectively supporting pupils

Beechwood is a happy, thriving school committed to providing the highest quality of education.

Ofsted December 2019:

‘Pupils are happy at Beechwood Primary School. They like the friendly atmosphere at the school. Pupil’s live and breathe the school’s motto of ‘Think for yourself, care for others.’ Teachers are effective in reinforcing this message so that pupils behave well. Staff look after pupils well. The caring ethos and the kind nature of staff ensure that the pupils feel safe.’

Beechwood Primary school is committed to safeguarding all members of the school community and adheres rigorously to Halton’s safeguarding procedures.  The applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applicants wishing to apply for this position should speak to Mrs Gemma Snell, Headteacher.

Closing Date: 21.5.26 12pm

Interviews: Week commencing 8/06/26

Starting Date: 1^st September 2026

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.