Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Macclesfield is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children in the Nursery, with a focus on those with special educational needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusion and has experience in this area. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with a supportive team and engaging fully in the school's activities. The school offers a stimulating environment with comprehensive professional development opportunities to enhance your career in education.

Benefits

Comprehensive professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be dedicated, caring, and supportive.
• Sensitive to the needs and abilities of pupils.
• Ability to inspire children to have a love of learning.
• Experience with special educational needs is ideal.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children within the school's Nursery.
• Ensure pupils are appropriately challenged to achieve their potential.
• Engage in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Passionate about inclusion

Experience supporting children with SEN

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hurdsfield Primary School are looking to appoint a dedicated, caring and supportive Teaching Assistant with SEN support within our school's Nursery. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who inspires children to have a love of learning. It is essential that they are sensitive to the needs and abilities of our pupils, while ensuring that each pupil is appropriately challenged to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion and will ideally have experience of supporting children with a range of special educational needs, including working with specific children or as part of a small group as required. The successful candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, be resilient and be willing to engage in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

At Hurdsfield Primary we offer a dedicated and supportive team of staff within the school itself and across the Aspire Educational Trust. We also offer a stimulating work environment and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

The safeguarding of all our children is the highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure environment for children where they feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school. We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025' statutory guidance for schools and college and safer recruitment.