Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties NEW Ladybridge Primary (Cheadle) Posted today S[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inclusive school in Stockport is looking for a Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties to begin in September 2025. This role involves working closely with children with complex needs while providing support to staff and fostering an engaging learning environment. The supportive atmosphere and opportunities for professional development are emphasized.

Benefits

Training provided

Supportive staff team

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Skills to support children with physical needs, autism, and learning difficulties are desired.
• Willingness to undertake training to enhance skills in supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Implement agreed work programmes under guidance of teaching staff.
• Assist the teacher in planning and preparing learning resources.
• Support children during lunchtime and supervise playtime.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Emotional resilience

Ability to work with children with complex needs

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Ladybridge Primary School
Councillor Lane
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 2JF
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties required with effect from 01 September 2025.

Teaching Assistant: 25 hours per week (5 days), term time only, temporary, fixed term contract.

Midday Assistant: 5.83 hours per week, term time only, temporary, fixed term contract.

The Headteacher, Governors and children of our inclusive school would like to appoint a friendly and self-motivated Teaching Assistant to start in September 2025.

You will:
To work under the guidance of teaching / senior staff to implement agreed work programmes
To assist the teacher in the planning cycle and the management & preparation of resources
To provide support for teaching staff across the school in an appropriate learning environment
Enjoy working with children with complex needs.
Have the skills, knowledge and experience or be willing to undertake training to support children with physical needs, autism and learning difficulties.
Work well with other staff and agencies.
Be well motivated, have a positive attitude and be emotionally resilient.
Have the ability to work in a 1:1 situation and to teach small groups or be willing to undertake training
Supporting children during lunchtime
Assisting with cleaning in the dining Hall
Supervising children on the playground

We can offer:
Training needed to carry out the role
An extremely rewarding role where you will go home every day knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of children.
A diverse cohort of children.
A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team.
A commitment to your professional development.
An inclusive environment where all pupils are valued and are well-supported.
A successful, happy and forward thinking whole school community.

The interview panel will comprise of Tom Bolan-Ashworth Co-Headteacher and Amy Davies Deputy Headteacher

Completed application forms should be emailed to: [e-mail] .

The 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 check.

Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025
Interviews: Monday 16th June 2025

Stockport Council Valuing diversity.

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