Teaching Assistant

Norris Bank Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 2NF

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2025.

• Closing date

  22 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 October 2025

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: This position is contracted on a 30 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 38 out of 52 weeks.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,517 - £20,486 (Actual Salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our growing team at Norris Bank Primary School. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers to provide one-on-one or small group support, and empower pupils to reach their full potential.

Here at the Laurus Trust we are able to provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that has a positive impact on our young people, and we are currently looking to recruit caring and dedicated individuals to join our SEND team. You will play a vital role in enhancing pupils progress whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is in place and we ensure that all schools have designated work spaces for staff. A broad range of training in SEND is in place across all our schools focus on whole school SEND issues as well as specific training for SEND teams.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can then we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted on a30 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 38 out of 52 weeks.

Job Purpose (For further details on the role, please find the Job Description below)

• To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old in a safe, secure and stimulating kids club environment.
• To provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.

Key Skills and Experiences

• Sound Educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent
• Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests
• Experience working in a school environment would be an advantage

What the school offers its staff

At Norris Bank Primary School we expect our children to achieve the highest possible standards according to their ability, to develop their talents to the full, and to become more sensitive, confident and positive members of society. For every child to be inspired to fulfil their own unique potential, to develop confidence, independence and resilience for the life ahead of them in a nurturing, supportive and dynamic school environment at the heart of the local community.

We work hard to create a nurturing atmosphere where each member of the school feels safe and valued. We aim to develop respect for each other and ourselves and to promote positive self-esteem and self-confidence. Norris Bank encourages everyone to excel by setting high expectations for behaviour and achievement in a stimulating environment. We provide a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum. This enables all children to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills and understanding, to demonstrate their strengths and address areas for development with confidence. Our children tell us that they find their lessons interesting, and we encourage our teachers to deliver lessons in innovative and engaging ways. We have worked hard to achieve the Silver Award in Science, gained in conjunction with the University of Manchester. This gives children the opportunity to deepen their scientific learning.

We welcome and celebrate the diversity of the school community and celebrate the ‘uniqueness’ of each child. We foster an appreciation, understanding and respect for all cultures, races and religions. The children tell us they are proud that we are such an inclusive school.

At Norris Bank Primary School, as in each Laurus Trust school, our ethos derives from a firm belief that all pupils are entitled to an outstanding state education, incorporating learning and enrichment opportunities which we offer through our Academic and Enrichment Curriculum. Our ambition is for all pupils to develop a full appreciation of the world in which they are growing up and to understand the opportunities and challenges of the world we live in.

Flexible working opportunities

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

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

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.

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About Norris Bank Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 420 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norris Bank Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@laurustrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norris-bank-primary-school-stockport

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