Teaching Assistant

Lymm High; Lymm; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lymm High School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team. The role focuses on supporting students in the classroom, preparing resources, and delivering targeted intervention programs.

Training will be provided, and you will work within a large, diverse team dedicated to helping all students reach their potential. The position is a 1 year fixed term contract, 33.5 hours per week, term time only plus inset days.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or interest in education sector.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom.
• Prepare additional resources and materials.
• Deliver personalised intervention programs for key students.

Skills

Classroom support

Resource preparation

Individual student support

Intervention planning

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Full Time £26,846 - £27,274 (pro rata is £20,907 -£21,240)

Salary Grade: NJC Grade 4 (Points 6-7)

Contract Term: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Contract Type: 33.5 hours per week Term Time Only plus inset days

Lymm High School is a high performing comprehensive school with a proud tradition of service to our community over 400 years. We deliver the highest academic standards, encourage every student to fulfil their potential and support them to become socially responsible citizens.

The school is looking to appoint committed an enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of a Teaching Assistant. The role will primarily involve supporting students in the classroom, preparing additional resources and delivering personalised intervention programs for key students.

All necessary training will be provided and you will be warmly welcomed into a large diverse team of professionals who work to support students with a variety of additional needs including those with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).

As well as experienced TAs, we are interested in hearing from applicants who may be considering a change in career or would like to gain experience working in the education sector or wish to make a move from a primary to secondary setting.

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 (formally CRB).

At Lymm High School we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and celebrating inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Deadline for applications: 9 am Friday 18th September 2026

Interview Date – tbc