Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK8 7PZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75739782 |
Summary
Hurst Head Junior School
Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme,
Cheshire SK8 7PZ
Telephone 0161 439 6961
Job Title: Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties
Salary: Teaching Assistant Scale 3 £16,263.77 (pro rata actual salary) Midday Assistant Scale 1 point 2 £2,831.81 (Pro rata actual salary)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Teaching Assistant) Term time only
Hours: 5 Hours (Midday Assistant) Monday to Friday 12pm-1pm Term time only
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30m -12pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm (Teaching Assistant)
Contract type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Closing date: Sunday 14th September 2025
Interview Date: W/c 22nd September 2025
Start Date: ASAP
The Trustees of the Kirkstead Education Trust at Hursthead Junior School are excited to invite applications for a dedicated teaching assistant with Midday Assistant duties. 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!
Closing Date: Sunday 14th September
Interviews: w/b 22nd September
Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Completed forms should be returned to the Head Teacher, Mrs Tracy Kendrick, at the email address below. All applicants must use the application form provided. CVs and other forms of application will not be accepted.
Hursthead Junior School, Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme,
Cheshire SK8 7PZ
Telephone 0161 439 6961
Email: headteacher@hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk
Website: https://www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/
Head Teacher: Mrs Tracy Kendrick
Group 3 School NOR 360
The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
↗ Job Description
↗ Person Specification
↗ Job Description MDA
Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year.
Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.