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Learning Support Assistant

Thorn Grove Primary School, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 7LD

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.50 Hours per week (Monday -Friday 8.30am-3.30pm with a ½ hour break) Term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - While supported children attend the school
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,220 -£19,525
• Pay scale: Scale 3 points 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint an exceptional and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support the complex teaching and learning needs of 2 KS1 children. These children require a high level of support for communication and language as well as cognition and learning. You will need to be adaptable and be able to amend lesson plans / prepare resources which will enable the children to succeed at all levels. As well as supporting the children in class and at lunch-time, you will also be delivering one-to-one and small group interventions that will enable the children to fulfil their full potential, as directed by the class teacher.

The right candidate will need to be positive, calm, motivational, flexible and creative. You must be able to demonstrate that you are trustworthy and ethical, that you have a supportive nature, as well as being assertive, confident, and resourceful. You will also need to be patient and sensitive and able to comfort children when and where necessary.

You will be working in a KS1 class where learning is always fun and engaging and excellent relationships exist between staff and pupils. Applicants will need show a commitment to the inclusive nature of the school, a caring attitude to all pupils and also have high expectations for behaviour, whilst promoting fair and inclusive practises.

Applicants should possess a high standard of spoken and written English and have GCSE English and Maths (A-C grades or equivalent). Previous experience of running interventions or knowledge of Special Educational Needs pupils would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

Thorn Grove is a one form entry, high achieving school recognised for its inclusive ethos and practise. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and providing a broad and balanced curriculum and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Thorn Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thorn Grove Primary School website
• Email address: applications@tgps.uk
• Phone number: 01614851177
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorn-grove-primary-school-cheadle

 
Together we nurture curious, respectful, aspirational individuals. 

Thorn Grove Primary School is a welcoming, nurturing and highly inclusive one-form entry primary school where inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every child thrives by removing barriers to learning and building strong relationships with families so that all children feel valued, safe and successful. 

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