Teaching Assistant

Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4RG

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,608.00 - £30,515.00 Annually (FTE) CDAT Banding 10 - 14

Teaching Assistant job summary

Here at Astbury, we are proud of our inclusive, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to flourish.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning, help pupils engage with their lessons and foster a positive, safe classroom atmosphere. This role suits someone who is patient, proactive and genuinely cares about children's academic and emotional progress.

Your working pattern would be Monday-Friday during term time. (8.30am-3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch break)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with delivering targeted learning activities for individuals and small groups.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and maintain a calm, productive environment.
• Assist with preparing learning materials and setting up equipment.
• Provide extra care and guidance for pupils with diverse learning or SEND needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff.

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with working with children in a primary school setting.
• A warm, patient and resilient approach to working with children.
• Commitment to the school’s safeguarding and equal opportunities policies. (Note: Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check).

What We Offer

A supportive, friendly and welcoming staff community. There is also ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. We encourage early submission to ensure your application is considered.

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

Astbury St Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be taken up.

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 Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astbury-st-mary-s-cofe-primary-school-congleton

Church of England Primary School,
part of Chester Diocesan Academies Trust

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