St Gerard's Catholic Primary & Nursery School, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6DD Tel: 0151 424 2879 Temporary Classroom Assistant 1:1 27.5 hours per week (8.45am-3.00pm with 45 minute lunch) Scale 2 (SCP003-004) £24,309-£24,404 per annum FTE, £20,569-£20,649 per annum pro-rata The Governors of St Gerard’s Catholic Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a Classroom Assistant 1:1 to join our enthusiastic and hard-working team of professionals. This post is temporary from 1 September 2025 and will cease if the child leaves the school or funding ceases, whichever is the sooner. The successful candidate will be expected to play a full part in our Catholic ethos and in the wider life of the school. The successful applicant will: * Have high expectations and be committed to school improvement. * Understand the role of a 1:1 Classroom Assistant and able to work as a team. * Be passionate about children’s learning and able to role-model all aspects of outstanding classroom practice. * Understand and have experience of working as a 1:1 Classroom Assistant with a child who has additional needs and be willing to make an impact on their social and academic needs. * Be supportive of the school’s strong Catholic ethos. St Gerard’s offers: * Positive, happy children who enjoy learning and achieving high standards * A friendly and welcoming school * Dedicated, supportive staff * A warm welcoming and supportive community Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, by arrangement with the Headteacher. Closing date for applications: 30th May 2025 at 12.00 noon Interview date: TBC The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff. This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.