Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK4 4RE |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75716833 |
Summary
Heaton School
St James Road
Heaton Moor
Stockport
SK4 4RE
0161 432 1931
https://www.heaton.stockport.sch.uk
Teaching Assistant
Hours of Post: 20 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only
Salary Grade: NJC Scale 4, Points 7 to 11 - £24,584 to £27,269 FTE
Actual Pro Rata Salary: £11,828.66 to £12,607.71
Do you have that special something to work with young people for whom you can make a real and lasting difference? Working in a specialist setting is possibly the most rewarding environment in education in our opinion.
If you are looking for a job that is different, hugely rewarding and challenging every day then joining the team at Heaton School could be the answer!
We are currently are looking to add to our amazing team of care assistants.
We are a Special Secondary School (11-19 years) for pupils with Severe / Profound Learning Difficulties. Successful candidates may have experience or require training to support young people with a wide range additional needs, including those with sensory impairment, complex medical needs or social interaction difficulties. The role offers the possibility of working in both of our campus (we have two settings in Stockport).
All members of staff work within a very supportive multi-disciplinary team, and we strongly encourage staff development and whole school team work. The main purpose of this role is to me t the care needs, including feeding and personal care for our young people. This is a very rewarding job for the right person.
The application form and an information pack, including job description and person specification are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the Head Teacher preferably by email on headteacher@heaton.stockport.sch.uk or posted to the above address.
Any queries please contact our Business Manager Laura Harrison on: laura.harrison@heaton.stockport.sch.uk
Closing Date: Monday 21st July 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment, including a rigorous safeguarding policy at the school.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
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