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Part-time Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Worth Primary School, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QA

This job expired on 5 February 2025 – see similar jobs

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern: Part time: 12 hours per week - Thursday and Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - 5 months
Actual salary: £6,817 - £7,498 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Contract: Temporary until 23rd July 2025
Salary: Grade 4 – 5 NJC. Actual salary: £6,817 - £7,498 per annum (£24,790 - £27,269 per annum Full Time Equivalent)

Hours: Part time 12 hours per week (8.45am – 3.15pm with 30 minutes lunch), term time only (FTE 38 weeks per year)
Working days: Thursday and Friday
Location: Worth Primary School - Birch Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QA
Start Date: ASAP subject to DBS, references and all necessary checks
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025

The Headteacher and Trustees of Worth Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated part-time Primary/EYFS Teaching Assistant who has high expectations for all pupils to join our hardworking and friendly team.

The position will comprise of 1:1 or small group working with children in the Reception Class (EYFS) who require support regulating their emotions as well as accessing their education in and out of the classroom. Candidates must be flexible, able to use their initiative and possess a good sense of humour for working with young children. Our goal is for every child to reach their potential so we are seeking someone special who will strive to help children to reach their goals regardless of their barriers to learning.

Previous experience of working in a primary school/EYFS setting would be an advantage.

Please read the applicant information which contains the person specification and job description for more details. Applications should be accompanied by a supporting letter which evidences that you meet all essential criteria from the person specification.

Applications may be accompanied by a supporting letter, of a maximum of one side of A4 paper. Applications should be emailed to Mrs Derham via email: sbm@worth.cheshire.sch.uk

We welcome school visits from potential applicants in order for them to appreciate the expectations and aspirations of our school community. Please contact the school office by email or telephone if you wish to book an appointment for a viewing.

Worth Primary School committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two suitable references will be sought as part of the application process.

What the school offers its staff

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous local government pension scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

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Additional documents

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SEN Teaching Assistant Job Description 2025.docx - 33.2 KB (opens in new tab)

SEN Teaching Assistant Person Spec 2025.docx - 31.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Worth Primary School

School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase: Primary
School size: 206 pupils enrolled
Age range: 4 to 11
Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
School website: Worth Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Email address: admin@worth.cheshire.sch.uk
Phone number: 01625 875900
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Worth Primary School is a Single Academy Trust based within the thriving town of Poynton in East Cheshire. A single form entry school providing primary education for pupils from the ages of 4-11 years and currently has 206 pupils on roll.

The school is popular and well-regarded in the local community. It recently celebrated its 60th birthday. We are proud of our history and excited about our future.

We are a warm and friendly school dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment for all of our children to thrive. Our child centred approach to teaching and learning prioritises individual needs and develops children who have a real love of learning and a strong foundation for their future. Great importance and emphasis are placed on having a positive and respectful attitude in and out of the classroom. Worth values the views of everyone involved in the school and respects any constructive feedback from the staff, governors, parents and, most importantly, the pupils.