Teaching Assistant - Grade 6

Springfield School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5HS

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5hrs pw Monday to Friday 0845-1545pm each day
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £21,000 and £24,000 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Using acquired skills, support and deliver learning activities and contribute to the development of work programmes to facilitate effective teaching and learning.

Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.

Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.

Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.

Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' well being.

Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.

Attend to the personal and physical needs of pupils so that their well being is maintained.

Prepare and maintain learning resources and ensure that the classroom is kept tidy so that the needs of the lesson plans are met in a safe learning environment, which complies with relevant health and safety requirements.

Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.

Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required

To support the teaching staff and work with the other support staff to enhance the development and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school. Also, deputise in the absence of a teacher and conduct whole class lessons within an appropriate system of supervision by a qualified teacher which is not necessarily in the same classroom

What the school offers its staff

We can offer in return:

• A supportive and committed staff team

• A well-resourced and pleasant working environment

• High staff to pupil ratios

• Training opportunities to further your professional development

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 safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are
rigorous in our recruitment procedures. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and stringent pre employment checks.

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.

About Springfield School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 262 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springfield School website
• Email address: admin@springfield.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01270 691900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-school-crewe

Springfield School is a Cheshire East Maintained School for children and young adults from the ages of 4-19. Springfield is an Outstanding special school catering for a wide range of pupils with varying special educational needs.
We consider ourselves extremely privileged to work with such wonderful pupils. Our aim to provide Outstanding teaching, learning and care for all in a safe, supportive environment.
The milestones our pupils make are significant at all levels however big or small, everything we do is celebrated.

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