Teaching Assistant

Over Hall Community School, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1LX

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  20 March 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: £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £19,697 to £21,329

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

At Over Hall Community School, we are proud of our nurturing ethos and high expectations, where every child is valued, included, and supported to succeed.

The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed, and compassionate Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis until August 2027 (with the potential to become permanent). This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to play an active role in our vibrant school community.

The Role

In this key position, you will provide high-quality support across the school, including:

• Delivering English and Maths interventions across the primary phase

• Promoting high standards of achievement

• Supporting the creation of a positive and engaging learning environment

You will work flexibly across all year groups, from EYFS to Year 6, supporting pupils of varying abilities, including those with special educational needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic team player with a positive, “can-do” attitude

• Has high expectations for all children and is committed to their success

• Is flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support across all classes and subjects

  Working Hours

• 32.5 hours per week

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

• 39 weeks per year (including INSET days)

You will work closely with class teachers, fellow teaching assistants, and support staff as part of a collaborative team.

About our school

Over Hall Community School is part of Cheshire Academies Trust and is a forward-thinking, creative environment. Our strong values underpin everything we do, fostering respect, teamwork, equality, and inclusion. We are committed to ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging and is able to thrive.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to fully engage in school life, bring enthusiasm and creativity to the role, and contribute positively to our experienced and supportive team. A good sense of humour is always welcome!

Further information

Pleaseread the job description and person specification carefully. For further information, an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01606 663650.

Safeguarding

Cheshire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, volunteers, and third parties are expected to share this commitment. Safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment checks will be undertaken, including references (requested prior to interview), verification of qualifications, and an enhanced DBS check.

Additional Information

We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified members of our local community. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage. If you have not been contacted by Wednesday 29th April, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will close at 9:00am on the advertised closing date or earlier if a decision is made to do so.

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.

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 Over Hall Community School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Over Hall Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/over-hall-community-school-winsford

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