Teaching Assistant (temporary)
Highfield Community Primary School, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 5LDThis job expired on 21 September 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 10 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,185 full time salary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be able to confidently useadaptive and inclusive practicesto ensure all pupils can access the learning. A sound grasp ofphonics, language and communication, and numeracyis essential, alongside the ability to respond flexibly to the needs of individual pupils and small groups. You will support learning across the curriculum, helping to remove barriers and encouraging pupils to develop independence, confidence and resilience.
We are looking for someone who can work effectivelywith familiesand who understands the importance of clear and empathetic communication. The ability to work wellas part of a teamis vital, as you will collaborate closely with class teachers, support staff and leaders to contribute to consistently high quality provision and positive outcomes for our children.
What the school offers its staff
In return, Highfield Community Primary School will offer youcontinuous professional development, avibrant and well resourced environment, and the opportunity to work as part of asuccessful team of educators.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Highfield Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 218 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@highfield-blacon.cheshire.sch.uk
At Highfield, children are valued for their individuality; nurtured to ensure they achieve their best; given every opportunity to grow in confidence, and expected to contribute positively to our school family.
A welcoming, family-oriented school where pupils thrive socially and academically, we provide an exciting and inclusive, happy and caring environment in which we have high expectations for all our pupils.
Arranging a visit to Highfield Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@highfield-blacon.cheshire.sch.uk.
School location
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