Learning Support Assistant

Cheadle Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1EN

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 26.25 hrs (Monday – Friday)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 17th July 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £25,583 (Pro-rata) Actual salary is dependent on continuous service

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role:

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.
• Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies.

• Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Supervise pupils for a particular curriculum activity under the supervision and guidance of a qualified teacher.

• Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, etc.
• Provide general admin support, for classroom activities e.g. produce worksheets for agreed activities etc.

About You:

We are looking for someone with:

• At least a year of experience working to support children’s learning in a relevant educational setting, experience of speech and language interventions desirable.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent).
• Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice.
• An understanding of curriculum matters and to be able to contribute effectively to curriculum development, planning, evaluation and implementation.
• In depth understanding of areas of learning, e.g. English, maths, science, SEND or Early Years.
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
• Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people.
• Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative.
• Good communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At Cheadle Primary School, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, our supportive team environment, and our commitment to continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children.

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.

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About Cheadle Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cheadle Primary School website
• Email address: rbailye@cheadle-primary.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01538 714890
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cheadle-primary-school-stoke-on-trent

Cheadle Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing school where the wellbeing and development of every child is central to everything we do. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

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