1:1 Teaching Assistant

Bexton Primary School, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9DB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £16,684.00 - £17,217.00 Annually (Actual)

1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Grade 4

27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, commencing as soon as possible

£26,016 - £26,847 FTE (£16,684 - £17,217 Actual Salary)

Join our Team at Bexton Primary School and Nursery!

Bexton Primary School and Nursery is a wonderful place to work. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and supportive ethos, where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential and develop a true love of learning. Located in the historic market town of Knutsford, our vibrant two-form entry primary school is easily accessible via several motorway networks.

The school is currently seeking to recruit a SEND support teaching assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support, alongside general duties for 27.5 hours per week. The role will initially be based in our Reception class, although there may be opportunities to work across other year groups within the school in the future, depending on the needs of the school. You will also be contracted to do 5 hours per week as a Midday Assistant which will be paid at Grade 3 (Actual Salary £2910).

The successful candidate will be kind and personable, an enthusiastic team player with a “can do” attitude and high expectations for all children.

In return, at Bexton, we offer:

• A strong values-led curriculum
• A happy, supportive school with a strong team ethos
• Wonderful pupils who work hard
• A commitment to professional growth

Bexton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a Social Media check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our fantastic team, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our Business Manager, Mrs. Arran Rimmer, at businessmanager@bexton.cheshire.sch.uk for further information and to arrange tours of the school.

Applications must be made via MyNewTerm.

Tours of school (by request) on

• 11.00am on Friday 23rd October 2026
• 4.00pm on Tuesday 20th October 2026

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews are expected to take place: Friday 6th November 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bexton Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 500 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bexton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bexton-primary-school-knutsford

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