Early Years Teaching Assistant and Midday Assistant

Brookside Primary; High Lane; On-site; GBP 6,200 - 7,200; Full time

Job summary

Brookside Primary School in Stockport invites applicants for an Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant (TA) / Midday Assistant. The role supports the class teacher in the EYFS, with lunchtime duties included. The post is fixed-term until 31 August 2027 and is term-time only.

Hours are 12 hours per week for TA at £13.28 per hour and 1 hour per week for MDA at the same rate. Start date as soon as possible, with closing date 22 October 2026 and interviews TBA.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant in EYFS preferred.
• Able to support children with special educational needs.
• Willing to supervise lunchtime duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in an EYFS classroom.
• Work with small groups or individuals to support learning.
• Assist with learning resources and basic first aid.

Skills

EYFS support

SEN support

Lunchtime supervision

Job description

BROOKSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ashbourne Drive
High Lane
Stockport
Cheshire
SK6 8DB
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.brooksideprimary.com

Job Title: Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant (TA)/Midday Assistant
Salary: TA 12 hours per week Scale 2 Point 3 (£13.28 per hour) plus MDA 1 hour per week Scale 1 Point 3 (£13.28 per hour)
Contract Type: Fixed Term 1 until 31/08/2027 Term time only
Closing Date: 22nd October 2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date of Post: As soon as possible

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant for Early Years to compliment the class teacher’s role in the EYFS classroom. This role would suit an experienced teaching assistant. Midday duties are required as part of the roles to support children during lunchtime

Main purpose of the role

• To provide support to the teacher in the EYFS classroom, in an appropriate learning environment
• Assisting with the integration of pupils with special educational needs
• Supporting children within a small group or on an individual basis within the classroom or on a withdrawal basis
• To be an integral part of the school, working in close partnership with all staff

Main Duties and responsibilities

• To support, assist & supervise children in or outside classes under the direction of the teacher
• To participate in the planning process as directed by the teacher
• To provide assistance in the development of learning resources within the school
• To undertake basic first aid duties and attend to sick children
• To provide support for children with physical needs
• To provide clerical assistance as necessary e.g. reading records

Brookside Primary School is a small, friendly inclusive school where the children always come first. We are looking for someone who shares the same ethos and who will fit in well to our school community. For further information about the school visit our website at www.brooksideprimary.com.

Brookside Primary School is committed to keeping students safe and stringently follows the procedures outlined in the ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education’. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our school.

Brookside Primary School is committed to keeping students safe and stringently follows the procedures outlined in the ‘Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education’. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our school.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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