Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4AQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9aa10ba2-99b7-4ac9-8773-932029e94363 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The children, staff and Governors of Cambridge Road School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant to be part of our team. Cambridge Road is a mainstream school however experience of working with children with additional learning needs would be an advantage. The role will involve supporting children to become independent and co-operative learners, and identify and remove barriers to students’ learning. The post-holder will need to hold a relevant Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 qualification, achieved through a recognised training provider.
The successful candidate will join a highly experienced and skilled team who work tirelessly to unlock potential for pupils with social, emotional and mental health issues. They will be a confident Teaching Assistant whose character and skills will fit into our motivated team and who also have a commitment to high standards. The role may also include helping the class teacher in planning and delivering sessions as well as carrying out small group and one-to-one sessions of support outside of class with the aim of raising attainment; ensuring children achieve their potential and supporting social and emotional growth.
What the school offers its staff
Cambridge Road is a successful and inclusive community primary and nursery school in the heart of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Staff wellbeing is a priority and as well as a competitive salary you will have membership of the local government pension scheme and employee access programmes which offer confidential therapeutic service, health and financial advice.
Further details about the role
Closing date for applications 13th February at 12pm If you have not heard by Friday 27th February then please assume you have not been successful. Interviews and observations will take place week commencing 2nd March.
Our school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and stringent vetting procedures in accordance with our safeguarding policy. Applications must be made using the Cheshire West and Chester application form on online at JGP, CV’s will not be accepted. Please send completed applications to asass@cambridgeroad.cheshire.sch.uk
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.
The children, staff and Governors of Cambridge Road School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant to be part of our team. Cambridge Road is a mainstream school however experience of working with children with additional learning needs would be an advantage. The role will involve supporting children to become independent and co-operative learners, and identify and remove barriers to students’ learning. The post-holder will need to hold a relevant Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 qualification, achieved through a recognised training provider.
The successful candidate will join a highly experienced and skilled team who work tirelessly to unlock potential for pupils with social, emotional and mental health issues. They will be a confident Teaching Assistant whose character and skills will fit into our motivated team and who also have a commitment to high standards. The role may also include helping the class teacher in planning and delivering sessions as well as carrying out small group and one-to-one sessions of support outside of class with the aim of raising attainment; ensuring children achieve their potential and supporting social and emotional growth.
What the school offers its staff
Cambridge Road is a successful and inclusive community primary and nursery school in the heart of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Staff wellbeing is a priority and as well as a competitive salary you will have membership of the local government pension scheme and employee access programmes which offer confidential therapeutic service, health and financial advice.
Further details about the role
Closing date for applications 13th February at 12pm If you have not heard by Friday 27th February then please assume you have not been successful. Interviews and observations will take place week commencing 2nd March.
Our school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and stringent vetting procedures in accordance with our safeguarding policy. Applications must be made using the Cheshire West and Chester application form on online at JGP, CV’s will not be accepted. Please send completed applications to asass@cambridgeroad.cheshire.sch.uk
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.