Teaching Assistant -EYFS NEW Vale View Primary Posted today Stockport £16,762.53 - £17,028.27 T[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale View Primary School is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for the EYFS with a commitment to support children's learning and care. The fixed-term role offers a welcoming community environment to impact young learners positively. Applicants should hold or be willing to work towards a Level 2 qualification and have experience with diverse needs.

Benefits

Excellent working environment

High-quality resources

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum.
• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and social development.
• Work with children with special educational needs.
• Collaborate effectively with a caring team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Vale View Primary
Mill Lane
Stockport
SK5 6TP

Job Title: Teaching Assistant EYFS
Contract: Fixed term for 1 year (EHCP funding)
Salary: Scale 3 £24,790.00 - £25,183.00 FTE pro rata is £16,762.53 - £17,028.27
Hours: 29.25 hours per week (8.40 am to 3.15 pm - Monday to Friday)
Start date: 01/09/2025

Vale View Primary School currently has three exciting vacancies for proactive and effective Teaching Assistants (Level 2) to start 1st September 2025. The ideal candidates will have experience of working in a primary school and hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this. You will be predominantly working within our Early Years Foundation Stage with children with special educational needs and will work with our caring and dedicated team to support children’s learning and social development by providing high quality learning opportunities and care. The posts will be fixed term.

Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum.

We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school. If you are proactive, highly motivated and care about inspiring children and making a difference, we would like to meet you.

About you:
You will hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this
You will have successful experience of working in school setting
You will have a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum
You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and have experience of working to support children who have special educational needs
You will have excellent literacy (Level 2 qualification), numeracy and IT skills
You will be committed, motivated, proactive and flexible
You will enjoy working as part of a team
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents, staff and outside agencies
You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding

About us:
Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school
We have a highly committed team of professionals
We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources
We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school
The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the Office Manager, Miss Georgina White for further information.
Email: [e-mail]

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.

Vale View Primary 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

Closing Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
Interview Date: 14/07/2025

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