Teaching Assistant Employer Dean Valley Community Primary School Reference P

Cheshire Schools; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Grade 5) to support students with emotional and behavioural needs. This full-time, temporary position requires experience within a classroom setting and knowledge of the RWI phonics scheme is beneficial. Joining the dedicated team involves contributing to a supportive learning environment. Interested candidates should apply before the closing date of September 24, 2025, for interviews the following week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with emotional and behavioural needs in a class setting.
• Knowledge of the RWI phonics scheme beneficial.
• Satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, particularly those with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Assist with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with emotional and behavioural needs

Knowledge of the RWI phonics scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Job Summary

Dean Valley Community Primary School Bollington is looking for an enthusiastic, resilient, compassionate and committed team player to join us as soon as possible in 2025 as a Teaching Assistant (Grade 5). The role requires experience working with children with emotional and behavioural needs in a class setting, supporting various pupils across school. Knowledge of the RWI phonics scheme would be beneficial. Please read the person specification and job description for further details about the role requirements.

Key Information

• Position: Teaching Assistant (Grade 5)
• Contract: Temporary (initial), 32.5 hours Monday‑Friday term time only (excluding INSET days). Job share considered.
• Location: Dean Valley Community Primary School, Bollington
• Employment type: Full Time
• Vacancy: 1
• Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 24 September 2025
• Interviews: week commencing 6th October 2025 at Dean Valley Primary School

Responsibilities

Support pupils in the classroom, particularly those with emotional and behavioural needs; assist with lesson delivery and classroom management; contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience working with children with emotional and behavioural needs in a class setting. Knowledge of the RWI phonics scheme beneficial. Satisfactory references, health right to work in the UK, enhanced DBS check, and declaration that neither you nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Application Process

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 24 September 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 6th October 2025 at Dean Valley Primary School. For further information regarding this role please contact [contact details].