Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Forest School Lead

Gee Cross Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Nursery; Hyde; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff

Professional development opportunities

Active school community

Job summary

Gee Cross Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Nursery in Hyde is seeking a Full-Time KS2 Level 3 Teaching Assistant including Forest School Lead and Class Cover. The role supports teachers to deliver high-quality learning, plan activities and supervise pupils.

You will lead Forest School sessions, assist pupils' development inside and outside the classroom, provide PPA cover, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture with commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (implied)
• Forest School qualification preferred
• Experience supporting primary-aged pupils

Responsibilities

• Lead the Forest School programme with planned activities and risk assessments
• Assist pupils with academic and social development inside and outside the classroom
• Provide class cover during PPA and senior leadership time
• Build positive relationships with students and families to support progress
• Promote high attainment and positive behaviour across the school

Skills

Forest School Lead

Student support

Planning & organisation

Job description

Full-Time KS2 Level 3 Teaching Assistant including Forest School Lead and Class Cover

Gee Cross CE Primary School, Hyde, SK14 5LX

Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Contract: Full-Time. Permanent. 32.5hours per week, working Monday to Friday 8:30-3:30pm with 30 minutes lunch-break.

Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Actual salary range: Grade E (SCP 11-16) £28, 142 - £31, 525 (FTE)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 5pm

Shortlisting: Thursday 15th October 2026

Interviews: Monday 19th October 2026

Gee Cross Holy Trinity Primary School and Nursery has a fantastic opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and hard-working Level 3 Teaching Assistant with Forest School qualifications to join our dedicated team of staff. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a primary setting through alternative methods of teaching.

What does the role involve? The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. This will involve providing a comprehensive support service to the school including:

• Leading the Forest School programme by planning, preparing and delivering purposeful and productive activities for children under Forest School guidelines and relevant risk assessments.
• Assisting pupils with their educational and social development, on an individual and group basis and providing support inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration
• Work together with families and other agencies to ensure every pupil is valued, challenged and supported
• Have the highest expectation that every pupil will make sustained academic and personal progress

The successful candidate will also provide class cover during Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time, Senior Leadership Time etc.

Each and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students. In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.

You will be expected to be well organised and flexible with high expectations of attainment, achievement and behaviour and have a drive to make a difference to the education of all pupils. You will have excellent communication skills and evidence of continued professional development.

In return we will also be offering the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
• Inquisitive and self-motivated children to inspire
• A supportive Trust and Governing Body
• An extended school community which is supportive and committed to our vision: Full of life, love and learning. ‘Life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10)

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact: [e-mail] This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our successful and forward-thinking primary school. Gee Cross Holy Trinity is part of Chester Diocesan Academy Trust (CDAT) and the Trust offers outstanding opportunities for professional learning and development.

Safeguarding Statement: We have a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The roles across our schools involve working with children and/or young people and are subject to our Safer Recruitment Process. We do not accept CV’s, all applicants should complete a Trust Application Form and include on this the details of two referees who, if you are shortlisted, will be contacted for a reference. Social media checks will be carried out for roles across our Trust. All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We may close the job advert for roles within our Trust as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please apply for advertised roles as soon as you are able. If you have any queries linked to any of the roles advertised please ring 0161 368 2911. Visits to our schools are encouraged and warmly welcomed please contact the school to arrange this. More information about the school can be found on our website: Gee Cross Holy Trinity Church of England Primary and Nursery School - Home

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