SEN Teaching Assistant
Worth Primary School, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QAThis job expired on 10 December 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
10 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 18.75 hours per week to be worked over 3 days. Working days must include Thursday and Friday but the third day can be agreed with the appointed candidate.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £28,142
Actual salary
- £10,899 - £11,989
What skills and experience we're looking for
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 Key Stage 1 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 but not compulsory.
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.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
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
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Worth Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Worth Primary School website
- Email address
- sbm@worth.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01625 875900
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.
Arranging a visit to Worth Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@worth.cheshire.sch.uk.
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