Teaching Assistant

Prospect Vale Primary School, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3RJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583
• Additional allowances:

  Plus 2.5 hours per week as midday assistant - £24,796 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Your Role

Join our Journey: Teaching Assistant Position at Prospect Vale Primary School

Are you ready to be part of something special? At Prospect Vale Primary, we are on an

exciting journey of transformation. With investment in our school and an ambitious vision for

the future, we are developing our curriculum and support systems to ensure we provide an

outstanding education for every child. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and

adaptable Teaching Assistant to join us as we strive to become one of the leading primary

schools in the country.

At Prospect Vale, we care, we strive, together, we thrive. These values are at the heart of

everything we do, ensuring that every child—regardless of background or need—receives

the best possible education and support. In a time of increasing complexity in education, we

need a TA who is ready to embrace challenges, empower young minds, and make a real

difference in the classroom.

What We’re Looking For:

 A dedicated and empathetic practitioner with a passion for delivering inclusive,

high-quality support to diverse learners.

 A collaborative team player who can work seamlessly alongside class teachers to

implement innovative approaches to learning.

 Someone who is resilient, adaptable, and committed to breaking down barriers to

learning for every child.

 An individual who believes in every child’s potential and can nurture an

environment where all learners feel safe, valued, and motivated to thrive.

 Experience or a strong interest in supporting children with varied needs, including

SEND and pastoral care.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

 The chance to be part of an exciting period of growth and change within our school.

 A supportive, welcoming, and forward-thinking leadership and teaching team.

 Opportunities for professional growth, training, and development in inclusive

education practices.

 A vibrant school community that values collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared

commitment to excellence.

 A fulfilling role where your daily impact directly shapes a child's confidence and

success.

If you share our belief that We care, We strive, Together, We thrive, and you are ready to

take on a role where your passion and dedication will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from

you.

Join us. Be part of our journey. Make a difference.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Prospect Vale Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 222 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Prospect Vale Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@prospectvale.stockport.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01614374226
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prospect-vale-primary-school

Prospect Vale Primary is a thriving one-form entry school in the heart of Heald Green, Stockport. Our school is built on a strong ethos: "We Care, We Strive, Together We Thrive." These values shape everything we do, from the way we support our children to the way we work as a team.

At Prospect Vale, we are committed to:
⭐ A supportive and welcoming environment – We work together to create a school where everyone feels valued.
📚 A love of learning – We have high expectations for our children and staff, and we invest in professional development to help everyone reach their potential.
🤝 Community and inclusion – We celebrate diversity and ensure every child is given the opportunity to succeed.
🎨 Creativity and innovation – We embrace new ideas and approaches to engage and inspire our children.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our pupils. If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive school with a strong sense of purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

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