Teaching Assistant

St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8QN

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  3 September 2025

• Closing date

  7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 20 hours per week. Timing can be flexible for the right candidate.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months but could be extended
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant (supporting a pupil with SEND) 20 hours (Grade 4), temporary, term time

The governors are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistant who:

• is highly motivated, enthusiastic and able to support children’s social and academic development;
• willing to involve yourself in the life of the school;
• enthusiastic and energetic
• well organised yet flexible
• hard-working , has initiative and is a good team player
• has high personal standards and high expectations of others;
• has experience working with children with special educational needs in a mainstream or specialist setting;

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• teachers who value the T.A. support in school;
• children who are happy to come to school and enjoy learning;
• a supportive school community;
• professional development opportunities;
• a supportive staff team who work closely together.

St John the Evangelist Primary School is committed to the safety and welfare of its pupils and any job offer will be subject to the selection panel having seen evidence of qualifications; there being DBS clearance and two suitable references.

Applications must be submitted on the Diocese of Chester application form which is available from the school. If you would like a copy of the person specification and job description, please contact the school office.

For more information contact Mr Harrison (headteacher)

admin@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk Tel- 01625 428 222

Closing Date- noon on Monday 7th July

Interviews will be take place on Thursday 10th July

Flexible working opportunities

The role is for 20 hours to support a pupil with SEND. The timing of these hours can be discussed at the interview with the candidate to provide some flexibility.

Commitment to safeguarding

St John's is committed to safeguarding and all applicants will be subject to enhanced checks as part of a robust and stringent vetting process.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Diocese support staff application form.docx - 56.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Person SpecificationTA Feb 2021.doc - 36.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 283 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield website
• Email address: head@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625428222
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-the-evangelist-cofe-primary-school-macclesfield

St John's is a caring church school who aims to grow good people who make a difference in the world.

Arranging a visit to St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk.

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