EYFS Teaching Assistant with SEND

Ash Grove Academy, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7TF

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £18,598.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

To work flexibly within our Early Years provision to enhance the development and education of pupils with SEND in accordance with the aims and policies of the school. To work on a 1 to 1 basis with a specified child or as part of a small group, as required. If the child is absent they will work as a general Grade 4 teaching assistant across the Early Years classrooms.

What the school offers its staff

We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage applications from all persons with a known disability. We aim to ensure a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

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

As a Trust we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009). If you are committed to helping children thrive and getting the best start in life, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

AET Application Form March 25 (v2).docx - 78.9 KB (opens in new tab)

JD - TA with SEN G4.pdf - 123 KB (opens in new tab)

Grade 4 EYFS with SEND.pdf - 100 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Spec TA.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ash Grove Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ash Grove Academy website
• Email address: bursar@ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625 919610
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ash-grove-academy

Ash Grove Academy are looking to appoint a dedicated, caring and supportive Teaching Assistant to support children within our Nursery.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who inspires children to have a love of learning. It is essential that they are sensitive to the needs and abilities of our pupils while ensuring that each pupil is appropriately challenged to achieve their potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion and will ideally have experience of supporting children with a range of special educational needs. The successful candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, be resilient and be willing to engage in all aspects of school life.
At Ash Grove Academy we offer a dedicated and supportive team of staff within the school itself and across the Aspire Educational Trust. We can also offer a stimulating work environment and a comprehensive CPD of fer.
We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability. We aim to ensure a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
As a Trust we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009).

Arranging a visit to Ash Grove Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk.

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