SEN Teaching Assistant

St Peter's RC Primary; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our caring team on a part-time basis. The role is 18 hours per week, term-time only, with a pro rata salary of £10,658 for the post, and is temporary until July 2027 with a ASAP start.

The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support for individual pupils and also assist in small groups and general classroom duties, contributing to a warm and inclusive Catholic school atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs
• Committed to working flexibly as part of a team
• Proactive and passionate about helping children

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for individual pupils
• Assist in small groups and general classroom duties
• Engage with parents and others to support pupils, including those with an EHCP

Skills

1:1 support

Small group work

Classroom assistance

Job description

St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School
Carisbrooke Avenue
Hazel Grove
Stockport
Cheshire
SK7 5PL
Tel: [phone]

SEN Teaching Assistant
Scale 2 Point 3 (£25,614 pro rata, actual salary £10,658)
18 Hours over 5 days, Part Time
Term Time Only
Temporary until July 2027 initially
Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: Monday 19th October 2026 9am
Please email completed application forms to [e-mail] by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page or on our website.
Interview Date: To be confirmed

St. Peter’s Catholic Primary is committed to providing the highest standards of education for all of its pupils. The governors are seeking to appoint an excellent and energetic teaching assistant. Duties will include 1:1 support for individual pupils as well as working with small groups and general classroom and teaching support as needed by the school.

The successful candidate will be:

• Proactive and able to demonstrate a real passion for working with children of different ages & abilities
• Committed to working flexibly as part of a team for the benefit of all children
• Experienced in delivering targeted intervention support & able to evidence impact on pupil learning
• Fully supportive of the vision & values of our inclusive Catholic school
• Confident to engage with parents and others in supporting the achievements of a child with an EHCP.

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive & dedicated staff team
• Friendly, hardworking children who demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour Extremely supportive governors and parents
• Excellent opportunities for CPD.

St. Peter’s Catholic 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.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must apply using a CES application form, this along with more details can be found on our school website: www.st-peters.stockport.sch.uk under Our School/Vacancies

Please return your application by email to [e-mail]

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Supporting Documents

Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification