Teaching Assistant/Out of School Supervisor
Buglawton Primary School, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2EL23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Grade 4 (£25,583 - £25,989 pro-rata), 12.00 – 3.15pm, 16.25 hours Grade 5 (£26,403 – £28,142 pro-rata), 3.15 – 6.00pm, 13.75 hours Total of 30 hours, Monday - Friday, 39 working weeks a year, plus 5.9 weeks holiday pay
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £25,583 and £28,142
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors and Headteacher of Buglawton Primary School are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed individual to work in our lovely school and After School Club.
This is a split role that will comprise of working as a Teaching Assistant for five afternoons (1-3.15pm), working in our After School Club (3.15-6pm) and includes supervision at lunchtime.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with children across the primary phase and will be enthusiastic, flexible and patient. The role will involve working alongside the class teacher to support learning for all children and supporting children with special educational needs within the class. A sense of humour is essential, as is the ability to work in a team and the willingness to adapt your practice to suit the child’s individual needs.
For the After School Club role, the successful candidate will love working with children, be self-motivated and committed to providing the best childcare possible. You will work with other school staff to ensure the smooth running of the club so that children are safe and engaged. You will promote play and model good social skills to ensure high standards of behaviour.
Lunchtimes will involve supervising on the playground, promoting games and engaging with the children.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you a very supportive staff team who are committed and motivated to ensure that all our children strive to our motto to “be the best we can”. This position is offered on a temporary basis for 1 year initially, until the end of the Spring term 2027.
Further information about the job
Current certificates in Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene would be an advantage but are not essential.
All enquiries should be made to the Headteacher, Miss A Kennerley via email head@buglawton.cheshire.sch.uk or phone 01260 633080.
Closing date: 12noon on Friday 10th April 2026. Interviews: Tuesday 14th April 2026; only candidates selected for interview will be notified.
Buglawton Primary is committed to Safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy which can be found on our school website at Buglawton Primary School: Policies
Commitment to safeguarding
Buglawton Primary is committed to Safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy which can be found on our school website at: www.buglawtonprimaryschool.org
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout Buglawton Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Buglawton Primary School website
- Email address
- head@buglawton.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01260 633080
Buglawton Primary School is an incredibly special place – made up of over 200 children, a dedicated teaching and support staff team, committed governors and many families who have been part of the school’s life through the course of generations.
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