Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stockport seeks an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties. The role requires supporting Key Stage 1 and 2 learning activities and supervising children during lunch breaks. Candidates should have experience delivering intervention programmes and enjoy working with children. This is a part-time, term-time position, offering a competitive salary based on pro-rata scales.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering intervention programmes like Read Write Inc.
• Confidently support teaching and learning activities.
• Ability to manage a class during wet playtimes.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities within Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Supervise children during lunch and playtimes.
• Prepare children for lunch hygiene.

Skills

Experience in teaching support

Ability to support children with hygiene

Supervision skills

Experience with intervention programmes

Education

Relevant educational qualification

Job description

Vernon Park Primary School

Peak Street, Stockport, SK1 2NF

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties

TA Hours: 28 per week (Mon- Thurs, 8.30am-12pm / 1.30pm 3.30pm | Fri, 8am12pm / 1.30pm-3.30pm)

MDA Hours: 5 per week (Mon-Fri, 12pm-1pm)

TA Salary: £16,559.48 - £16,822.18 (Scale 3 pro rata)

MDA Salary: £2,821.81 - £2,866.07 (Scale 1 pro rata)

Contract: Term Time, Part Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our energetic and proactive team, working within Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 with individuals and small groups. The successful candidate will be required to confidently support teaching and learning activities across the National Curriculum years; Years 1 to 6. Experience of delivering intervention programmes eg Read Write Inc, SALT, Narrative and Motor Skills United is desirable.

The Midday Assistant role includes supporting children with hygiene in preparation for their lunch, supervising children whilst they eat their lunch and helping younger children. A key part of the role is the ability to supervise the children in their play and being able to manage a class during wet playtimes.

The application form is available to download from below. Completed forms should be returned either via e-mail to: [e-mail] or by post to the Head Teacher at the address above.

This 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: Monday 1st September 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 4th September 2025

Application Form
TA Job Description & Person Specification
MDA Job Description & Person Specification

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