Temporary Teaching Assistant (Primary with SN)
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 0HH12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months
Pay scale
- Grade 5 £19,497 - £20,781
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
To support the teaching staff and work with the other support staff to enhance thedevelopment and education of pupils in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.
Main Areas of Responsibility
• Using acquired skills, support and deliverlearning activities and contribute to thedevelopment of work programmes tofacilitate effective teaching and learning
• Provide input into the planning andevaluation of learning activities forindividuals and groups of pupils to enablethe teaching staff to make informeddecisions when developing their plans.
• Supervise the activities of individuals orgroups of pupils both in and out of theclassroom (including educational visits)to ensure their safety and facilitate theirphysical and emotional development in
accordance with the school’s behaviourmanagement policy
• Monitor individual pupil’s progress,achievements and development andreport these to the teaching staff/linemanager to inform decisions takenregarding the Individual Education Plan,Behaviour Plans and Personal CareProgrammes for a pupil.
• Liaise with parents and carers inconjunction with the teaching staffto ensure effective communicationconcerning the pupils’ well being.
• Record pupil information as specified bythe teaching staff/line manager to ensurethe schools information systems aremaintained.
• Attend to the personal and physicalneeds of pupils so that their well being ismaintained.
• Prepare and maintain learning resourcesand ensure that the classroom is kept tidyso that the needs of the lesson plans aremet in a safe learning environment, whichcomplies with relevant health and safetyrequirements.
• Display and present the pupils’ work,under the direction of teaching staffso that it enhances the classroomenvironment and celebratesachievement.
• Attend staff and other meetings andparticipate in staff training developmentwork and staff reviews as required
What the school offers its staff
Rewards and Benefits
Our Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and everindividual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensurethat everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.
We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing inour staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality trainingprogrammes at every level.
You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced,knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your developmentand career with the trust.
You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance andculture, 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 structuredqualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by seniormembers of staff from across the trust.
Competitive pension scheme
Support staff are part of Cheshire pension fund (LGPS) You receive a guaranteedpension through the Local Government Pension Scheme. The fund provides you with aguaranteed future income.
The LGPS is provided by your employer who pay a large part of the cost for providingthe excellent range of benefits. It is a valuable part of the pay and reward package foremployees working in local government or working for other employers participating inthe scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential to advice to ourstaff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Someof the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress andanxiety, 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 offersand discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinemaand gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays. Reduced gym membershipat ‘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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Audlem St James' CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 176 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Audlem St James' CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- jtaylor@stjamesaudlem.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01270 906283
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 jtaylor@stjamesaudlem.cheshire.sch.uk.
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