Teaching Assistant

Huxley CofE Primary School, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9BH

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,274.00 - £28,606.00 Annually (FTE) NJC scp 7-10

Teaching Assistant job summary

Huxley CE Primary is a mainstream school that offers flexi-schooling provision. The majority of our children attend school on the core days of Tuesday- Thursday and are educated at home for the remainder of the week. In partnership with the parents, we wish to deliver a holistic educational experience which embraces both ‘in school’ and ‘at home’ learning. Experience of working with SEND children is essential. We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of ASD and ADHD and takes a trauma informed approach to supporting our pupils to thrive to be the best that they can be. Your role will be to assist the class teacher in delivery of curriculum whilst supporting the pupil with their individual plan (this includes short sensory breaks, movement and art therapy).

We are looking for a teaching assistant with a strong commitment to raising attainment and providing challenging opportunities to engage the learner, develop the whole child and support wellbeing. It is important to us that you are a nurturing and compassionate practitioner with strong interpersonal skills. We are looking for a teaching assistant who can help provide and support a range of memorable and exciting educational experiences to ensure that our children not only love to attend school but are inspired to learn and will thrive in our school.

It is important to us that you have a willingness to contribute and play an active part in our strong team ethos as our school expands and grows.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe, secure and understood. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. Our safeguarding policy can be found on our website. The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust, and is, therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. CDAT is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment

This role is temporary, initially reviewed on a termly basis but with the view to become more permanent.

CRITERIA

DESIRABLE

ESSENTIAL

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Qualifications

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development An accredited First Aid qualification

Appropriate qualification to at least NVQ Level 2 Previous experience as a teaching assistant in either EYFS and/or KS1 KS2

Certificates to be produced at interview

Experience

Experience working with children with ASD Experience supporting children with SEMH support needs

Previous successful experience of assisting teaching in a classroom setting Experience of working closely with a class teacher Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs

Application form References Interview

Job related Knowledge

Knowledge of the EYFS and KS1 Curriculum

Knowledge of positive discipline and understanding of the relationship between self esteem and successful learning

Application form References Interview

Skills and Aptitudes

Experience of delivering phonics sessions -ideally RWI An understanding of Trauma Informed practice

A highly motivated individual who demonstrates initiative and who aims for very high standards A commitment to the Inclusion of all children Good communication skills A sense of humour Reliability Flexibility

Interview

Other requirements

Commitment to their own professional development

Application form Interview

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Huxley CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 63 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Huxley CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/huxley-cofe-primary-school-chester

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