Teaching Assistant

Little Bollington CofE Primary School, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4SZ

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  14 April 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2026
• Pay scale: NJC Scale 7-11 based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school team.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide high-quality support for pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The role will involve helping children access learning, supporting their social and emotional development, and contributing positively to the classroom environment.

This position will primarily involve supporting pupils in Year 3 and Year 4. Experience of supporting children with specific learning difficulties and delivering intervention programmes would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will:

• Be caring, patient, and committed to supporting children’s learning
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Have experience supporting pupils with SEN (desirable)
• Be able to contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

Safeguarding Commitment Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Stringent checks and vetting procedures apply to all posts in line with our safeguarding policy.

How to Apply Application forms are available from the school office. Please request an application form by emailing:admin@littlebollington.cheshire.sch.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 20th March 2026

What the school offers its staff

Supportive team and engaging pupils.

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

We are highly committed to ensure we provide the highest lever of Safeguarding.

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.

Additional documents

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

SEN TA job description (1).docx - 30.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Chester Diocesan Academies Trust - CDAT Application Form (1).docx - 46.8 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant Advert LB.docx - 47.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Chester Diocesan Academies Trust - CDAT Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.docx - 41.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Little Bollington CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 82 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Bollington CofE Primary School website
• Email address: admin@littlebollington.cheshire.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-bollington-cofe-primary-school-altrincham

Arranging a visit to Little Bollington CofE Primary School

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

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