We are growing... and we'd love you to help us grow too!
At Fazakerley Primary School, we believe every child deserves to be loved, valued, respected, nurtured and challenged to become the very best version of themselves. Our school sits at the heart of a proud community where children, families and staff work together to "Achieve Success Together."
Our mission is built around ensuring that everyone in our community is given the opportunity to develop their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and personally, whilst promoting positive wellbeing and mental health for all.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
Confidence
Belief
Resilience
Aspiration
These values help our children develop into kind, ambitious and successful young people who are ready for the future.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection recognised the exceptional culture within our school, commenting "Pupils enjoy coming to school each morning. Staff and pupils greet one another warmly as the day starts at this friendly and welcoming school."
Ofsted also recognised our Outstanding provision for Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development, highlighting the caring relationships, exceptional behaviour and the extensive opportunities children receive to flourish both academically and personally.
If you are passionate about making a genuine difference to children's lives and want to become part of a supportive, ambitious and caring school family, we would love to hear from you.
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday
9.00am – 3.30pm
30 hours per week
38 weeks per year (Term Time Only)
Working alongside our teaching staff, you will play a vital role in ensuring every child is able to thrive both academically and personally.
The successful candidate will:
-Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
-Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
-Encourage pupils to become confident, resilient and independent learners.
-Support children with their personal, emotional and social development.
-Help maintain a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment.
-Prepare and organise classroom resources.
-Assist with planning, observation and assessment where appropriate.
-Promote positive behaviour throughout the school.
-Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
-Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.
-Contribute positively to the warm, welcoming ethos that makes Fazakerley Primary School such a special place to learn and work.
Fazakerley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and online pre-employment checks.
We are looking for someone who:
Essential
-Holds a recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Learning Support qualification (or equivalent).
-Has experience of supporting children within a primary school or educational setting.
-Is patient, caring and nurturing with high expectations for every child.
-Can build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
-Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
-Is enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
-Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child achieves success.
-Understands safeguarding responsibilities and maintains confidentiality at all times.
-Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
Desirable
-Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
-Knowledge of intervention programmes and inclusive classroom practice.
-Experience of supporting children's emotional wellbeing and behaviour.
-First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).
Applications should be made using the school's application form, which can be downloaded from the school website.
Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs S. Bennett.
Please include "LSA VACANCY" in the subject line of your email.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Only applications submitted on the school's application form will be considered.
Fazakerley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) September 2025, the successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children's barred list information, alongside all other relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. This search forms part of our due diligence to help identify any incidents or issues that may be explored during the recruitment process.
Fazakerley Primary School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
