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Teaching Assistant

Kingsmead Primary School, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8WA

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 17.5 hours Monday to Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,989

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a caring, committed and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our Adapted Provision/Support Base team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced teacher and Speech and Language professionals to support a small group of children with communication and language needs, autism and additional learning needs within a mainstream school setting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping children access learning, develop communication skills and make progress towards their individual targets. The role will also involve supporting children with personal care and intimate care needs, ensuring that all pupils are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are looking for someone with experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly autism and communication and interaction needs. The ideal candidate will be patient, adaptable and committed to providing the highest standards of care and support, enabling every child to thrive and reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting children with SEND, particularly autism and communication and language needs.
• Understands the importance of communication, interaction and relationship-building in supporting children's development.
• Can provide high-quality support tailored to individual needs and next steps.
• Is confident supporting children with personal and intimate care needs whilst maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, Speech and Language Therapists, parents and external professionals.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• Is committed to inclusive education and ensuring children with additional needs can successfully access a mainstream environment.
• Communicates effectively with parents and carers, recognising and valuing their role as their child's first educator.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, unique and rewarding to work with.
• A highly skilled, supportive and welcoming staff team.
• The opportunity to work within a well-established and developing adapted provision.
• A modern, well-resourced learning environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities, including SEND-specific training.
• A school community that is committed to inclusion, wellbeing and ensuring every child achieves success.

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

Kingsmead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Child safer recruitment procedures operate and all offers of employment are subject to references and an Enhanced DBS check for all applicants.

Please note an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JobPersonSpec-TA_June_26_SEND.docx - 22.6 KB (opens in new tab)

Advert- TA June 2026 SEND.doc - 36.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kingsmead Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsmead Primary School website
• Email address: admin@kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01606800170
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsmead-primary-school-northwich

Kingsmead Primary School is a successful and popular school housed in an award-winning building, designed around principles of sustainability and care for the environment. We have a supportive and experienced staff who support new members of our team and leaders and governors committed to your professional development.

Arranging a visit to Kingsmead Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@kingsmead.cheshire.sch.uk.

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