Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School in Macclesfield, a rural primary school, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and deliver targeted interventions. The role involves leading small-group learning, general class support, and occasional whole-class teaching depending on experience.

The successful candidate will work to establish calm, structured routines, support communication and social development, and contribute to SEND plans.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a primary school.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Ability to lead learning for individuals and groups.
• Ability to adapt learning while maintaining high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups with learning across the school.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support for pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Lead planned learning activities for small groups.
• Where appropriate, lead whole-class learning or provide cover.
• Adapt learning and resources to meet pupils' differing needs.
• Support children with communication, regulation, independence and social development.
• Establish calm, purposeful learning environments with clear routines and expectations.
• Work with teachers to assess pupils' understanding and identify next steps.
• Contribute to the implementation and review of SEND provision and individual support plans.
• Use initiative and professional judgement when responding to pupils' needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and the wider staff team.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Classroom management

Learning support

Interventions

SEND support

Relationship building

Initiative

Job description

Teaching Assistant post at Bosley St Mary's CofE Primary School, a rural primary school, on a term-time contract starting as soon as possible. The work centres on supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs, delivering targeted interventions and leading small-group learning, with whole-class teaching or cover where experience allows. The post suits someone with primary experience who can combine nurture with firm routines, and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant appointment is considered for a suitably experienced candidate. An Enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support individual pupils and groups with learning across the school
• Deliver targeted interventions and support for pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Lead planned learning activities for small groups
• Where appropriate, lead whole-class learning or provide cover
• Adapt learning and resources to meet pupils' differing needs
• Support children with communication, regulation, independence and social development
• Establish calm, purposeful learning environments with clear routines and expectations
• Work with teachers to assess pupils' understanding and identify next steps
• Contribute to the implementation and review of SEND provision and individual support plans
• Use initiative and professional judgement when responding to pupils' needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo and the wider staff team
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with children in a primary school
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Confidence leading learning for individuals and groups

Skills & knowledge

• Strong classroom management and consistent routines
• Ability to scaffold and adapt learning without lowering expectations
• Builds strong relationships with children while keeping clear boundaries
• Calm, consistent and solution-focused when pupils find things difficult
• Good understanding of early reading, writing and mathematics
• Proactive, organised and able to use initiative

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references and online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

Other

• Reflective and committed to developing own practice
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Will support the Christian ethos and values of the school

Nice to have

• Experience or training in autism or ADHD
• Experience or training in communication needs
• Experience or training in sensory regulation or positive behaviour support

What’s offered

• Warm, friendly and supportive staff team
• Close working relationships with teachers and school leaders
• Opportunities to lead groups and, depending on experience, whole-class learning
• Ongoing professional development and SEND training
• Varied role with genuine responsibility