SEND Teaching Assistant

Manor Park Primary School and Nursery, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8DB

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  7 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,958.00 - £20,781.00 Annually (Actual)

SEND Teaching Assistant job summary

Manor Park Primary School, located in the heart of Knutsford, is a vibrant and welcoming school environment dedicated to nurturing every child's potential. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our enthusiastic team.

This part-time role (32.5 hours per week, term time only) offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils. The successful candidate will have a strong educational background, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both the academic progress and personal development of our students, helping to create a positive , engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that promote intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and supportive classroom environment that encourages creativity and exploration.
• Promote a strong sense of community, working collaboratively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Observe and monitor pupil progress, offering constructive feedback and tailored support.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to enhance the overall educational experience for all pupils.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

We offer:

• A supportive, committed school community
• High quality, innovative continuous professional development
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card reimbursement
• Salary sacrifice scheme including: Cycle to Work and White Goods Scheme
• Fully funded eye tests
• Annual flu jab

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application through MyNewTerm website, outlining your suitability for the role.

To book a visit to our school, to meet our team please contact the school office to arrange an appointment admin@manorpark@cheshire.sch.uk or 01625 568837

Cheshire Academies Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. The recruitment process will involve safer recruitment practices, pre-employment background checks, and is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of qualifications at the interview . An enhanced DBS check is also required and will be conducted before final confirmation of appointment.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Manor Park Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 256 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Park Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-park-primary-school-and-nursery

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