Teaching Assistant

Highfields Academy, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6HA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: 26,016.07 - 26,846.40 (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Salary:                                             Grade 4 SCP 6

Hours:                                              18.75 (Mon – Fri, 12 – 3.45pm) 

Additional Hours:                          There may be opportunities for the successful candidate to undertake additional paid hours supporting our after- school care provision, subject to operational need.

Weeks:                                              39 weeks (includes inset days)

School:                                             Highfields Academy & Nursery

Contract Type:                             Temporary (two terms)

Reporting to:                                 Headteacher

Responsible for:                         Supporting Teaching and Learning

Role Introduction

This role is for 18.75 hours per week; however, there may be opportunities for the successful candidate to undertake additional paid hours supporting our after-school care provision.

Supporting the teacher with the delivery of lessons and assisting with the running of the classroom, offering support to individuals or small groups. Your role will play a key part in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, preparing materials, supervising students during various activities, and aiding with administrative tasks. The Teaching Assistant role is key to enhancing engagement, behaviour, and student progress. 

Responsibilities

Supporting Learning & Teaching:

Assist the teacher in preparing and delivering engaging lessons

Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce learning

Support students with additional needs, including SEN and EAL learners

The postholder works under the direction and supervision of the class teacher and senior staff and does not carry responsibility for curriculum planning or assessment decisions

Deliver targeted and structured interventions (for example phonics, reading, numeracy or social communication programmes) with individuals or small groups, following plans provided by the teacher or SENCo

Monitor pupil engagement and outcomes within interventions and provide feedback to the teacher or SENCo, in line with agreed procedures

Support pupils in a way that promotes independence, confidence and resilience, encouraging them to develop self‑help strategies and reducing support appropriately over time

Foster positive attitudes to learning and help pupils to regulate their own behaviour and engagement

Help to assess and track student progress, providing feedback to the teacher.

Classroom Support & Management:

Encourage positive behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment

Set up and organize classroom resources and learning materials

Provide supervision and assistance during lunch breaks, playtimes, and school trips

Promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all students.

Administrative Duties:

Support teachers with marking and preparing learning materials

Maintain records of student progress and behaviour when required

Assist in the preparation of classroom displays and resources.

Pastoral & Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Support children’s emotional and social development

Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure student well-being

Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professional

Where required, provide support for pupils’ personal care and medical needs where required, in line with individual care plans, training received, and school policies.

Health and Safety:

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy

Please note that this job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks, and the post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head teacher.

Safeguarding

Concordia Multi Academy Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils. Successful applicants will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures, including but not limited to: An enhanced DBS check; Satisfactory references; and Online/Social Media Check.

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

Highfields Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate. More information, including our Safeguarding statement and Child Protection policy, can be found on our website https://www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk/ Please be aware all shortlisted candidates will also have an online search carried out by our trust in accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education 2022 guidelines

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 Highfields Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Highfields Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfields-academy

Highfields Academy is a one form entry Primary School on the outskirts of
Nantwich town. It was opened in 1974 but in 2017 major investment was put into the school to modernise our facilities. In the main school we have 7 classes (Reception to Year 6) and class sizes are typically 30 pupils. We also have a Pre School that is able to offer up to 12 places for 2 year olds
and 24 places for 3 and 4 year olds. Wraparound care is available before
school, after school and during most holiday periods.

We are proud of our excellent facilities and accommodation In addition to 7 spacious classrooms (all of which are fitted with the latest touchscreen technology) we have several learning support areas, a bespoke ICT suite including 60 iPads, a music room, and a well stocked library. We are
fortunate to have extensive grounds which include a pond, a large field, a woodland area and a large Forest School area, two playgrounds and an outdoor classroom.

Our main aim at Highfields is to maintain and improve our high academic attainment, whilst ensuring that our pupils enjoy their learning. We feel that Highfields Academy is a very happy place to be and the feedback that we receive from parents confirms this:

95% of parents say that their child is happy at this school, 76 strongly agree.
98% of parents say that their child is safe at school, 78 strongly agree. 22% didn’t know.
91% of parents feel that their child makes good progress.
93% of parents would recommend this school to others.

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