Teaching Assistant

Lisburne Primary; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Lisburne School in Stockport is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role supports pupils with additional learning needs, working across pathways with a nurture-focused approach.

You will be child-centred, eager to develop professionally, and willing to adapt to changing situations. Desirable skills include knowledge of de-escalation and Team Teach; Level 3 TA qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• Child-centred approach and enthusiasm to engage harder-to-reach children.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and adapt to changing situations.
• Knowledge of de-escalation strategies and Team Teach desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional learning needs throughout the school day.
• Assist with delivery of the school's specialist curriculum and nurture approach.
• Be flexible to work across pathways and contribute to a safe, inclusive and motivating environment.

Skills

Team Teach knowledge

De-escalation strategies

Level 3 TA qualification

Experience in education

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Lisburne School
The Fairway
Offerton
Stockport
Cheshire
SK2 5GP
[e-mail]

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 3 point 5-6 pro rata actual Salary £17,411 to £17,688
Hours: 28.5 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.15am to 2.45pm (2.45pm Tuesdays)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 22/09/2026
Shortlisting:24/09/2026
Interview Date:1/10/2026
Start Date: asap

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our team and have the flexibility to work across the pathways of Lisburne School. We are also part of the Four Rivers Multi Academy Trust and there will be opportunities for growth across all of the schools in the future.

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 references, online checks, such as social media and clearances by the DBS.

Lisburne School is an outstanding special school for pupils with severe and complex needs. This post is to join the Teaching Assistant staff within the school supporting pupils with additional learning needs. Above all, you must be child-centred in your approach and have the enthusiasm, motivation and ability to work with children who may not relate well to conventional teaching methods and to find connections to engage the harder to reach children. There is a strong emphasis on the nurture and care of our children combined with a significant focus on their emotional and mental health and wellbeing alongside the delivery of our specialist curriculum. Staff work tirelessly as a team to create a safe, inclusive and fun environment where children can receive the support they need to help them overcome personal barriers and obstacles and to make progress with their learning.

The post requires applicants to be able to demonstrate initiative, a desire to become involved in professional development to ensure high quality of provision, a willingness to be flexible and adapt calmly to ever changing situations. Knowledge of de-escalation strategies and Team Teach, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Applications from people with experience, Level 3 TA qualification or knowledge of different educational needs would also be desirable but not essential.

Please note if applicants have not heard by the interview date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Four Rivers Multi Academy Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Four Rivers Multi Academy directly