Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Stockport is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties. The role requires a Level 3 TA qualification and experience in Early Years/Key Stage 1. Candidates should have the ability to support children with special educational needs, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and work effectively within a team. This permanent position offers a supportive environment focused on high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Hold an Early Years Level 3 TA qualification.
• Have experience working within an Early Years/Key Stage 1 setting.
• Experience of supporting children with complex special educational needs.
• Knowledge to adapt the curriculum to ensure inclusion for all.
• Be highly motivated and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist over lunchtimes as part of the midday assistant duties.
• Support children in their learning and personal development.
• Work effectively within a team to provide high standards of care.

Skills

Early Years Level 3 TA qualification

Experience with Early Years/Key Stage 1 settings

Supporting children with special educational needs

Curriculum adaptation for inclusion

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team working skills

Education

Early Years Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties

Stockport Council

Stockport

16,196.16 - 16,452.83

Permanent

Banks Lane Infant and Nursery School

Hempshaw Lane

Offerton

Stockport

SK1 4PR

Tel/Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.bankslane-inf.stockport.sch.uk

Headteacher:

Mrs E Newson B. ED (Hons)

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, 8.45am 3.15pm (with 2.5 hours assisting over lunchtimes), term time only.

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

We wish to appoint a well organised person to join our highly motivated team.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Hold an Early Years Level 3 TA qualification.
• Have experience of working within an Early Years/Key Stage 1 setting.
• Have experience of supporting children with complex special educational needs and disabilities.
• Have knowledge and understanding of how to adapt the curriculum to meet individual needs and ensure inclusion for all.
• Show initiative, flair and creativity.
• Be highly motivated and maintain the high standards already set within the school.
• Be flexible and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have excellent team working skills.

In return the candidate will have the support of a dedicated, hardworking and friendly team within a happy, organised and successful school where there is a strong focus on providing high quality opportunities and exciting activities for all children so that they can achieve their full potential.

Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school 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.

Closing date: Tuesday 6 January 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 13 January 2026

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