Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in Stockport is seeking an inspirational Teaching Assistant with Midday duties to join our Early Years team. The role is permanent and starts ASAP, with term-time working pattern.

You will support learning, assist with midday supervision and build positive relationships with families and external agencies in a nurturing Catholic ethos that upholds high expectations for every child.

Qualifications

• Outstanding practitioner with inclusive learning and child-centred vision.
• Ability to lead and work in a team and build positive relationships with families and external agencies.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• High expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in Early Years.
• Assist with midday supervision and break duties.
• Assist in implementing inclusive education and supporting SEND pupils.
• Work with families and external agencies as needed.

Job description

St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Foliage Road
Brinnington
Stockport
Cheshire
SK5 8AR
Tel: [phone]
https://www.st-bernadettes.stockport.sch.uk/

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties

Salary: Teaching Assistant Scale 3 point 5 £16,800 pro rata actual salary Midday Assistant Scale 1 point 3 £2,960 pro rata actual salary

Hours: Teaching Assistant 27.5 Midday Assistant 5

Working Pattern: Term time only

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 19th October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Start Date: ASAP

“The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and for those who are disadvantaged. Pupils rise to these expectations.” Ofsted July 2024

The Governors and Headteacher at St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching assistant and Midday. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a nurturing and welcoming school where Christ is at the centre of everything we do. The governors of this successful school invite applications from highly motivated and organised individuals with energy and vision to join this enthusiastic and supportive team

The Teaching assistant and Midday role is in our Early Years department for this academic year.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner, committed to inclusive learning and with a child-centred vision of education
• Can lead and work as part of a team and build positive relationships with families and external agencies
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Has high expectations for all children

St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a diverse, inclusive and welcoming school community. Our children enjoy learning and appreciate the nurturing ethos of our school. We have a dedicated hard-working team of talented and caring staff and a fully supportive governing body.

In return we can offer you:

• a caring and positive environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos
• happy and hard-working pupils who love to learn and are a pleasure to teach
• highly supportive parents
• governors who are committed and work hard to ensure the continued success of the school
• an extremely talented and hard-working team dedicated to making a difference to every child

Visits to view the school are warmly welcomed.

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 DBS check and will then be required to sign the CES Contract.

Stockport Council - Valuing Diversity