Teaching Assistant

The Grange School, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5DX

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 August 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Grade 2/3, SPC 3-5, £25,949 - £25,949 + SEN Allowance £1,539

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint an, energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is hardworking, ambitious and inspiring.

We wish to a appoint committed and dynamic Teaching Assistant to work with children within the secondary phase of the school. Our teaching and support staff work hard and enthusiastically as one team with the belief that every student can succeed and transform their life chances, achieving more than they dreamt possible.

We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion and creative teaching, presence and personality.

You will be ambitious and will embrace being part of moving our school forward.

We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.

Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

Application form and further details are available via the Trust website:

https://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/vacancies/

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

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

The Grange Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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 The Grange School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Grange School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-grange-school-runcorn

The Grange Academy is at heart of the local community in Runcorn, educating children from the ages of 3 to 16 years old. The ‘all through’ status of the school is what makes this such a special place. Our focus is on ensuring the highest standards, expectations and aspirations for all our students. We have a strong belief in the importance of excellent appearance, behaviour and work. Our students are respectful, they demonstrate excellence, they persevere and keep themselves and others safe.

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