Teaching Assistant In Resource Provision
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire, CH4 8HX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c7e981e1-9cd8-4109-bf33-9f9575dd22cf |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lache Primary School
Grade 6 Teaching Assistant with class cover
Actual Salary :£21,239.24 - £23,408.29 (FTE – 28,141.25) Grade 6 SCP 11
32.5 hours per week (term time)
Start date: as soon as possible- Permanent post
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to work as a room lead within our Resource Provision for children aged from Reception to Year 6 with SEMH needs. The successful candidate would be expected to help develop and lead one of the rooms with the support of a qualified teacher and SENDCo
They will be expected to prepare some learning materials based on the National Curriculum, under the guidance of e the provision teacher and to provide bespoke experiences according to the student's needs. They will also be responsible for the children’s physical, social and emotional welfare.
Applications are welcomed and encouraged from experienced practitioners, who wish to develop and enhance the daily experiences and learning of our SEND pupils.
Experience of working with children who have additional needs, SEMH needs or social communication difficulties are essential for the role.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe.
Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes and satisfactory references.
Please complete a Concordia Trust Teaching Assistant Application form.
Closing date for applications – 12pm on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th February 2026
It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including DBS checks, references and online searches.
The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust and is, therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
Teaching Assistant Job Description
Job Summary
Salary: £21,239.24 - £23,408.29 (FTE – 28,141.25) Grade 6 SCP 11
Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks, term time only (paperwork and planning time built in)
School: Lache Primary School
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head Teacher
Responsible for: Supporting teaching and learning
Role Introduction: Under the supervision of the SENDCO and Class teacher, to provide leadership and oversee the daily operational management of one of the SEMH Support Rooms. Ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental health needs. The role includes monitoring and reporting pupils' academic progress, as well as their physical, social, and emotional development, to the Class teacher and SENCo. In collaboration with the teaching and support staff, the position aims to ensure tailored educational support that meets the individual needs of each pupil.
Principle Responsibilities:
• To demonstrate best practices while efficiently managing the Support Room’s operations, including its environment, staff, and students, with a focus on raising aspirations and enhancing learning outcomes for all.
• To work with leaders to support teaching and learning strategies in line with the National Curriculum & Early Years Curriculum, as well as providing resources appropriate to the needs of pupils.
• To collaborate with class teachers, SENCO, and Team Leaders to plan and coordinate support that meets the individual needs of pupils.
• To assist with assessment and report to SENCO
• To act upon advice and guidance provided by external providers, such as Speech and Language therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists.
• Support the aims and ethos of the school and the implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Take a proactive approach to safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety matters, ensuring timely reporting to the SENCo through established school systems ● Attend relevant Team meetings, Staff Meetings and Inset as required.
Safeguarding:
Concordia Multi Academy Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils. Successful applicants will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures, including:
• An enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references
• Online check
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
•
Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
•
First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
Experience
•
Minimum of 2-years’ experience
•
Experience of working with Children with SEND
•
Experience planning and delivering learning activities
•
Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
Skills and Knowledge
•
Good literacy and numeracy skills
•
Good organisational skills
•
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
•
Demonstrated success in planning and managing educational provisions for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring high standards and promoting improved achievement.
•
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
•
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
•
Excellent verbal communication skills
•
Active listening skills
•
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
•
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
•
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
•
Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
Personal Qualities
•
Enjoyment of working with children
•
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
•
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
•
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
•
Commitment to safeguarding pupils’ wellbeing and equality
•
Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
•
Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
Please note that this job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks, and the post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.
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.
Lache Primary School
Grade 6 Teaching Assistant with class cover
Actual Salary :£21,239.24 - £23,408.29 (FTE – 28,141.25) Grade 6 SCP 11
32.5 hours per week (term time)
Start date: as soon as possible- Permanent post
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to work as a room lead within our Resource Provision for children aged from Reception to Year 6 with SEMH needs. The successful candidate would be expected to help develop and lead one of the rooms with the support of a qualified teacher and SENDCo
They will be expected to prepare some learning materials based on the National Curriculum, under the guidance of e the provision teacher and to provide bespoke experiences according to the student's needs. They will also be responsible for the children’s physical, social and emotional welfare.
Applications are welcomed and encouraged from experienced practitioners, who wish to develop and enhance the daily experiences and learning of our SEND pupils.
Experience of working with children who have additional needs, SEMH needs or social communication difficulties are essential for the role.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe.
Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes and satisfactory references.
Please complete a Concordia Trust Teaching Assistant Application form.
Closing date for applications – 12pm on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th February 2026
It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including DBS checks, references and online searches.
The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust and is, therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
Teaching Assistant Job Description
Job Summary
Salary: £21,239.24 - £23,408.29 (FTE – 28,141.25) Grade 6 SCP 11
Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks, term time only (paperwork and planning time built in)
School: Lache Primary School
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head Teacher
Responsible for: Supporting teaching and learning
Role Introduction: Under the supervision of the SENDCO and Class teacher, to provide leadership and oversee the daily operational management of one of the SEMH Support Rooms. Ensuring a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental health needs. The role includes monitoring and reporting pupils' academic progress, as well as their physical, social, and emotional development, to the Class teacher and SENCo. In collaboration with the teaching and support staff, the position aims to ensure tailored educational support that meets the individual needs of each pupil.
Principle Responsibilities:
• To demonstrate best practices while efficiently managing the Support Room’s operations, including its environment, staff, and students, with a focus on raising aspirations and enhancing learning outcomes for all.
• To work with leaders to support teaching and learning strategies in line with the National Curriculum & Early Years Curriculum, as well as providing resources appropriate to the needs of pupils.
• To collaborate with class teachers, SENCO, and Team Leaders to plan and coordinate support that meets the individual needs of pupils.
• To assist with assessment and report to SENCO
• To act upon advice and guidance provided by external providers, such as Speech and Language therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists.
• Support the aims and ethos of the school and the implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Take a proactive approach to safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety matters, ensuring timely reporting to the SENCo through established school systems ● Attend relevant Team meetings, Staff Meetings and Inset as required.
Safeguarding:
Concordia Multi Academy Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils. Successful applicants will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures, including:
• An enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references
• Online check
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
•
Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
•
First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
Experience
•
Minimum of 2-years’ experience
•
Experience of working with Children with SEND
•
Experience planning and delivering learning activities
•
Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
Skills and Knowledge
•
Good literacy and numeracy skills
•
Good organisational skills
•
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
•
Demonstrated success in planning and managing educational provisions for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring high standards and promoting improved achievement.
•
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
•
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
•
Excellent verbal communication skills
•
Active listening skills
•
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
•
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
•
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
•
Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
Personal Qualities
•
Enjoyment of working with children
•
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
•
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
•
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
•
Commitment to safeguarding pupils’ wellbeing and equality
•
Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
•
Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
Please note that this job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks, and the post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.
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.