Teaching Assistant with Special needs
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 0HH11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 4 £19,515 - £19,825 Per Annum (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in joining our wonderful team at Audlem St James’. We are delighted that you are considering applying for the role of Teaching Assistant, and I’d like to take this opportunity to share a little more about our school and the vital part this role plays in our community.
At Audlem St James’, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing, inclusive, and forward thinking school where every child is encouraged to flourish both academically and personally. Our staff are passionate, dedicated, and work collaboratively to create a safe and inspiring learning environment. As a Teaching Assistant, you would be joining a team that truly values the contribution of every member.
This role is central to supporting our pupils’ development and learning. You’ll be working closely with our teaching staff and other support colleagues to deliver engaging learning activities, help shape lesson plans, and provide thoughtful input into the progress and wellbeing of our children. Whether it’s supporting pupils in the classroom, accompanying them on educational visits, or helping to prepare resources and displays, your work will make a real difference every single day.
We are looking for someone who is caring, proactive, and enthusiastic—someone who can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families alike. Your ability to support children’s emotional and physical needs, monitor their progress, and celebrate their achievements will be key to helping them thrive.
You will be joining a school where every member of staff is valued and supported. We believe in investing in our team, and you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, regular staff meetings, and a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are welcomed.
Our children are at the heart of everything we do. They are curious, kind, and full of potential. We are proud of the respectful and inclusive culture we have built, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every child feel safe, happy, and ready to learn.
To see a full job description and person specification, please visit the attached application pack or visit 'The Cornovii Trust' website which will provide more information.
What the school offers its staff
Rewards and Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and ever individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.
We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.
You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust. You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.
You will also have full access to our rewards package:
Learning and development
We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.
Competitive pension scheme
Support staff are part of Cheshire pension fund (LGPS) You receive a guaranteed pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme. The fund provides you with a guaranteed future income.
The LGPS is provided by your employer who pay a large part of the cost for providing the excellent range of benefits. It is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government or working for other employers participating in the scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential to advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to structured counselling sessions.
Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays. Reduced gym membership at ‘The Barony’ fitness centre in Nantwich.
Flu vaccinations
All staff have the option to access their annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 173 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org
- Phone number
- 01270 906120
Audlem St James is a friendly and exciting Church of England primary school.
We believe education is a partnership between school, home, the church and the community and for that reason we encourage the participation of parents/carers in the learning process and in school life. At our school we are committed to creating a safe, enjoyable, stimulating and creative environment for all of our children to flourish in.
Our staff, Governors and families work together to strive to ensure that the primary years are a positive, rewarding experience for all of our children.
We are proud of our 'rich and varied range of learning experiences' and the 'good relations between pupils and with adults' that OFSTED commented on in our last inspection.
Our aim is for our school to be a wonderful place to learn and grow together
Arranging a visit to Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org.
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