Teaching Assistant (SEND Support)

Gawsworth Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9QU

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £14,019.00 - £14,242.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant (SEND Support) job summary

Gawsworth Primary School

Gawsworth Primary School is a small, close-knit village school where we place a strong emphasis on knowing every child as an individual. We celebrate each child’s unique strengths and talents, encouraging them to be confident, respectful and active members of their community. Our ethos is vibrant, inclusive and family-orientated.

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant (Grade 4) to join our team from September 2026. This is a part-time, term-time only role, supporting pupils with additional needs within a Key Stage 1 cohort.

The Role

This is a hands-on role requiring the successful candidate to:

• Support pupils with additional needs to access learning activities

• Work closely with class teachers to deliver targeted support

• Adapt resources and learning activities to meet individual needs

• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning

• Provide both one-to-one and small group support

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children with additional needs (desirable but not essential)

• Is calm, patient and able to build positive relationships with pupils

• Can work effectively as part of a team

• Is proactive and able to respond to the changing needs of pupils

Relevant experience in education, childcare or care settings would be welcomed. A full induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Gawsworth Primary School is part of the Halliard Trust, a multi-academy trust of eleven schools based in Cheshire. The Trust offers opportunities for collaboration, peer support and professional development.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and online search.

Visits to School

We welcome prospective candidates to visit the school:

• Tuesday 19th May at 4:00pm

• Wednesday 20th May at 2:00pm

  Please contact the school office on 01625 426547 or email admin@gawsworth.ht.school to book a school visit.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 22nd May, 9am

Shortlisting: Friday 22nd May

Interview Date: 4th June (Time TBC)

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Fallibroome Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore the successful candidate will be subject to stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS), reference checks and an online search for shortlisted candidates.

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 Gawsworth Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gawsworth Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gawsworth-primary-school-macclesfield

Gawsworth Primary School is a happy, friendly and vibrant school with a committed staff and pupils who are keen to learn and proud of their school. This popular, single form entry primary school is in the historic village of Gawsworth on the edge of Macclesfield with 203 pupils on roll.

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