Teaching Assistant
Alsager School, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 18.75 hours per week across 3 days (days TBC), 39 weeks per year (termtime plus 1 week)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary until July 2027 with the view to extend
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade 4 scp 5-6 (full time equivalent £26,427-£26,847 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Pleasant manner.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Previous experience within an educational setting would be desirable, although a genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development is essential.
The successful candidate should have a good standard of general education, with strong written and verbal English skills and excellent ICT skills. Relevant qualifications or certifications would be advantageous, particularly an NVQ in Learning Support.
We are looking for someone with a positive outlook, an energetic and adaptable approach, and the ability to demonstrate personal authority and command respect from students. The ideal candidate will be reliable, self-confident and willing to embrace a challenge. They should also be resilient, able to cope effectively under pressure and demonstrate discretion when dealing with sensitive situations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The successful candidate should be self-motivated, able to use their own initiative and possess strong organisational and time-management skills. Flexibility regarding working hours is important, as is a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are also looking for someone who sets high expectations for themselves and is keen to participate in further training and professional development.
Above all, we are looking for an approachable individual with a pleasant manner who is enthusiastic about supporting children and contributing positively to the school environment.
For a full person specification and job description, please visit the links attached.
What the school offers its staff
Rewards and Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.
We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.
You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust.
You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.
You will also have full access to our rewards package:
Learning and development
We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.
Competitive pension scheme
Teaching and School leadership staff are part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). You receive a guaranteed pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme, via career average arrangement; benefits are accrued each year based on 1/57th of your pensionable salary including overtime.
Employee Assistance Programme
We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to ‘in the moment’ counselling sessions.
Flexible working
We offer various flexible working arrangements, and all staff are encouraged to submit applications for flexible working to suit their individual circumstances.
Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel
Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays.
Gym - Access to Alsager Everybody Health and Leisure.
Flu vaccinations - All staff have the option to access their annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.
Further information about the job
How do I apply?
Please visit our trust website ‘The Cornovii Trust’ and apply via our online recruitment platform vacancy page. Please note that we do not accept CV’s.
The closing date is 12 noon on Wednesday 25th November 2026. Interviews are to be confirmed.
Please note that we hold the right to close this post prior to the closing date without notice.
Commitment to safeguarding
Alsager School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alsager School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1528 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Alsager School website
- Email address
- n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org
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