Learning Support Assistant
Cheadle Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1EN26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 26.25 hours a week - 5 days a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 16th July 2027
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,583
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
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
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cheadle Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 312 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- rbailye@cheadle-primary.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01538 714890
Cheadle Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing school where the wellbeing and development of every child is central to everything we do. Our RESPECT values (Resilience, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Positivity, Excellence, Communication and Teamwork) sit at the very heart of who we are and what we stand for. We work together to ensure every child will 'Aspire, Believe, Achieve'.
Arranging a visit to Cheadle Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rbailye@cheadle-primary.staffs.sch.uk.
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