Teaching Assistant KS2

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The role involves providing in-class support for primary-aged children, ensuring each child receives the care and education they deserve. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to motivate children through engaging practices. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, contributing to the development of happy and well-supported pupils. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in education, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Inclusive environment

Wraparound care for children

Qualifications

• At least a grade C (or equivalent) in English & maths GCSE.
• Ability to work independently and on initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-class support and interventions for children.
• Motivate children through effective practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Ability to motivate children

Flexibility

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

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St Paul's CE Primary School
Brinnington Rise
Brinnington
Stockport
SK5 8AA

Tel: [phone]

Hours of Post: Part Time- 30.83 Hours per week -Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 3.30pm

Contract Type: Permanent- Term Time only

Closing Date: 14th May 2025
Shortlisting Date: 15th May 2025
Interview Date: 22nd May 2025

Start Date of Post: 01/09/2025

St. Paul’s C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint cheerful and talented Teaching Assistant, with a desire to ensure that all children receive high quality education and care. You should have a positive mindset, the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, be flexible and be able to work on your own initiative.

If you would like to work in a supportive environment, with a well-motivated, hardworking staff team and work with delightful, happy children, then we would welcome your application.

You will:
Have a passion for working with primary age children and their families
Deliver in-class support and interventions for children with a wide range of needs
Be reflective, caring and be emotionally resilient
Have the ability to motivate children through good practice
Have effective, clear communication and strong interpersonal skills
Have at least a grade C (or equivalent) in English & maths GCSE (or equivalent)

Skills required:
Responsible and trustworthy
Caring and good at relating to children
Calm and effective in emergencies
Work efficiently
Patient
Good at juggling competing demands for attention
Open-minded about different ways of educating children

We can offer:
A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team
An inclusive environment where all pupils are valued and are well supported
A successful, happy and forward-thinking whole school community
Wraparound care to match hours of the role for parents/carers of children at St Paul’s C of E School

Completed application forms should be emailed to [emailprotected] by 14th May 2025. In your application, please refer to how you meet the requirements of the person specification and the job description.

Please note that invitations to interviews and requests for references will be sent by email.

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

For more information, please contact the school office and ask for the Headteacher on 0161 480 5403.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.