Teaching Assistant

Brereton CofE Primary School, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1RN

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,850.00 Annually (Actual) SCP 7-10

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Key Stage One team. The successful candidate will support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and development across the school, helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

You will work closely with teachers to support learning in the classroom, encourage independence and confidence, and help children achieve their full potential.

What Our Children Would Like

Our children would love to work with someone who is:

• Warm, kind and approachable
• Helpful and patient
• Someone who enjoys being with children and helping them succeed
• Encouraging and positive, helping us believe in ourselves
• Fun, calm and supportive when learning feels tricky
• Able to help us learn through play, exploration and engaging activities

Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting Pupils

• Provide support for pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and access to learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and act as a strong role model with high expectations.
• Promote inclusion, independence, confidence and self-esteem.
• Encourage pupils to participate in learning and work positively with others.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, physical and personal development where needed.
• Provide feedback to pupils on their progress under the guidance of the teacher.

Supporting Teaching and Learning

• Help create a purposeful, organised and supportive learning environment.
• Support teachers in preparing learning activities and classroom resources.
• Deliver small group or individual learning activities under teacher direction, adapting support to meet pupils’ needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and share feedback with teachers.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum skills.
• Support positive behaviour and encourage children to take responsibility for their actions.

Supporting the School Community

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support pupils.
• Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and inclusion.
• Support supervision during lunchtimes and educational visits where required.
• Participate in meetings, training and professional development opportunities.
• Assist with general classroom and administrative tasks to support effective teaching and learning.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping children flourish, values teamwork and understands the importance of nurturing positive relationships. Experience of supporting children, including those with additional needs, is desirable, but warmth, commitment and a genuine enthusiasm for working with children are essential.

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 school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Stringent Checks and Vetting Procedures apply to all posts as part of our Safeguarding Policy.

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 Brereton CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brereton CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brereton-cofe-primary-school

We are proud to provide excellent education for children from four to eleven years old in our unique Christian setting. Our Christian Values are at the heart of all we do and we serve to provide all who come here with the opportunity to celebrate their abilities and achievements, whilst tackling new challenges and experiences together.

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