Teaching Assistant with Midday Duties

Oak Tree Primary; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Tree Primary School in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, invites applications for a KS2 Teaching Assistant with Midday Duties. The post involves one-to-one and small-group pupil support, day-to-day classroom assistance and lunchtime supervision in the dining hall and outside areas.

Experience is not essential, but candidates should be able to form caring, professional relationships with primary-aged children and work flexibly as part of a team to help every child reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Ability to form caring and professional relationships with primary school age children.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils within KS2.
• Deliver day-to-day classroom assistance to teachers.
• Supervise lunchtime activities in the dining hall and outside areas.

Job description

Oak Tree Primary School
Queens Road
Cheadle Hulme
Stockport
SK8 5HH
Tel: [phone]

Job Title: KS2 Teaching Assistant with Midday Duties

Salary: Teaching Assistant Scale 3 point 5 £15,273 actual salary Midday Assistant Scale 1 point 3 £2,960 actual

Hours: Teaching Assistant 25 Hours per week Midday Assistant 5 Hours per week

Working Pattern: 30 Hours per week Term time only

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 17th November 2026

Interview Date: W/c Monday 23rd November 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Our Headteacher and Governors are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and skilled Teaching Assistant to work with our Key Stage 2 team. The successful candidate will provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils, as well as day-to-day classroom support, working closely with teachers to enable every child to reach their full potential. During the lunchtime period our Midday Assistants support children in the dining room and outside areas to develop socially.

Previous experience is not essential but candidates should have the ability to form a caring and professional relationship with children of primary school age. You need to be able to work closely and flexibly within a team.

If you believe that you are the person we are looking for, then we welcome your application.

Shortlisted applicants will be informed by phone or email and unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

Oak Tree Primary 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 post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of Right to Work in the UK, all qualifications verified and references will be obtained prior to the time of the interview.

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

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Supporting Documents

• Midday Assistant JD/PS
• Application form
• Job description Teaching Assistant