Teaching Assistant

Ash Grove Academy, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7TF

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  20 November 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• Actual salary: £19,088 to £19,697
• Pay scale: Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual, who inspires children to have a love of learning. It is essential that they are sensitive to the needs and abilities of our pupils, while ensuring that each pupil is appropriately challenged to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion and will ideally have experience of supporting children with a range of special educational needs, including working with specific children or as part of a small group as required. The successful candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, be resilient and be willing to engage in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, and we encourage applications from all persons with a known disability. We aim to ensure a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

At Ash Grove Academy, we offer a dedicated and supportive team of staff within the school itself and across the Aspire Educational Trust. We also offer a stimulating work environment and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

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

As a Trust we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009). If you are committed to helping children thrive and getting the best start in life, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA Advert - Nov 2025.pdf - 81.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Spec - TA Grade 4.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

JD - TA G4 Ash Grove Academy.pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ash Grove Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ash Grove Academy website
• Email address: bursar@ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625 919610
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ash-grove-academy

Ash Grove Academy are looking to appoint a dedicated, caring and supportive Teaching Assistant.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who inspires children to have a love of learning. It is essential that they are sensitive to the needs and abilities of our pupils while ensuring that each pupil is appropriately challenged to achieve their potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion and will ideally have experience of supporting children with a range of special educational needs. The successful candidate must have the ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, be resilient and be willing to engage in all aspects of school life.
At Ash Grove Academy we offer a dedicated and supportive team of staff within the school itself and across the Aspire Educational Trust. We can also offer a stimulating work environment and a comprehensive CPD offer.
We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability. We aim to ensure a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
As a Trust we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009).

Arranging a visit to Ash Grove Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@ashgrove.cheshire.sch.uk.

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