EYFS Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Stockport is looking for a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning primarily in the Reception Class. This fixed-term role requires creative and self-motivated individuals who can work well within a team. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and performing midday duties. The position is term-time only with hours specified. The school is committed to promoting the welfare of children and seeks candidates who share this commitment.

Qualifications

• Pro-active and self-motivated approach to teaching.
• Ability to support individuals primarily in Reception Class.
• Experience in a school environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Assist with midday duties as part of the role.
• Work collaboratively with a team to enhance student learning.

Skills

Self-motivated

Creative

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

A Community of Responsibility and Respect, Creativity and Challenge.
A Happy Place to Learn

Lark Hill Primary School
Northgate Road
Edgeley
Stockport
SK3 9RF

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
https://www.larkhill-pri.stockport.sch.uk

EYFS Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties

Hours of Post:
TA 30 hours per week
MDA 2.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Fixed term till 31st August 2026, Term Time only

Salary Grades:
TA NJC Scale 3, point 5 to 6 - £25,583 - £25,989 FTE
MDA NJC Scale 1, point 3 - £24,796 FTE
(Salaries will be pro rata to part time, term time hours)

Start Date of Post: February 2026

Lark Hill Primary School is seeking to appoint a self‑motivated and creative EYFS Teaching assistant to join our vibrant and dynamic team. The position will entail supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum and with individuals mainly in Reception Class. Candidates need to be pro‑active, self‑motivated, creative and communicate well to work as part of our successful team. Midday duties are required as part of the role.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here or the school website.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Acting Headteacher; Mrs Joanne Clark, by email - [e-mail] or posted to the school address as above.
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Interview to be held: Week commencing Monday 19th January 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We will also carry out a basic online check.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Supporting Documents

• ↗ Application Form
• ↗ TA Job Description and Person Specification
• ↗ MDA Job Description and Person Specification

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