Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

Haslington Primary Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5SL

14 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 8:30am-4:00pm on Thursday
Contract type: Fixed term - until the end of the academic year
Pay scale: Grade 4 SCP 5 (£25,583.00 FTE. Actual Salary- £19,182.66

What skills and experience we're looking for

Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and hard-working Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This role is to support in Key Stage 2 in the first instance; supporting both children in class and leading interventions as directed by the SENCO/class teacher.

The successful candidate must: -

Have previous experience of working with primary aged children with special educational needs.

Have a minimum Level 2 Early Years qualification or be willing to work towards this qualification

Be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team.

Have excellent interpersonal skills.

Have the ability to act on their own initiative

Be committed to the vision and values of our school.

Have a child-centred approach to their work.

Have excellent verbal and written communication skill at all levels (with children, staff and parents/carers)

Gave a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.

Be able to present as a positive role model.

Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Have the ability to work independently but also as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer: -

an experienced and supportive team of staff

amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents

a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do

excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development

talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance

Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);

Eye care vouchers;

Discounted gym membership;

Free annual flu jab.

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.

The Alexandra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The appointment will only be confirmed after successful DBS checks and relevant safeguarding checks have been carried out.

For more information including an application form, person specification and job description please go to –https://www.haslington.cheshire.sch.uk/school-office/staff-vacancies/

Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (HR@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk)

Closing date:12thMarch 2026

Interview date:19thMarch 2026

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.