Teaching Assistant with Midday Duties
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK8 7PZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75711821 |
Summary
Hursthead Junior School
Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 7PZ
Job Title: Teaching Assistant with Midday Duties
TA Hours: 27.5 per week (Mon-Friday 8.30am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm)
MDA Hours: 5 per week (Mon-Fri 12pm-1pm)
TA Salary: £15,759.64 - £16,009.48 (Scale 3 pro rata)
MDA Salary: £2777.20 (Scale 1 pro rata)
Contract: Term Time, Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2025
The Trustees of the Kirkstead Education Trust at Hursthead Junior School are excited to invite applications for a dedicated teaching assistant to support a pupil with diverse academic and emotional needs on a one-on-one basis. Alongside this teaching assistant role, the successful candidate will also work as a midday assistant during lunchtime.
We take pride in our holistic approach to child development and are looking for someone who can strengthen our team while embodying our REAL wheel values: Responsible, Enthusiastic, and Aspirational Leaders. Your skills in fostering emotional wellbeing will play a vital role in helping our students thrive.
The successful candidate will enjoy working with children and have the skills and knowledge to support all children. You will demonstrate the ability to:
Work effectively as part of a close-knit team to provide comprehensive support for the student
Work well with other staff and outside agencies
Provide one-on-one academic support and implement individualised learning plans
Be resilient in the face of challenges, taking direction from senior leaders and class teachers, as well as working on your own initiative
Behave in a positive, professional manner within a team environment, remaining calm and patient, even in challenging situations
Work within school policies and procedures to keep children safe
In return, we can offer:
A learning environment with confident children who thrive on enrichment opportunities
A supportive, dedicated and friendly staff team who put fun into learning
Year group teams who work collaboratively to share the planning workload and provide professional and emotional support for each other
A Governing Board and Senior Leaders who actively promote wellbeing for all
Comprehensive, high quality professional development opportunities which embrace change and innovation, and help you to fulfil your potential
Plenty of opportunities for fancy dress!
Completed forms should be returned to the Head Teacher, Mrs Tracy Kendrick, at the following email address: headteacher@hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk
All applicants must use the application form provided. CVs and other forms of application will not be accepted. Please note unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
The Kirkstead Education Trust, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the school on its behalf.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
Closing Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
Interview Date: W/C Monday 14th July 2025
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