Art Technician/Teaching Assistant- Art Department

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Candidates are kindly requested not to submit a CV instead of the application form. Additional sheets may be attached to the back of the application form if there is insufficient space.

Completed applications should be returned to Sheena Lloyd, HR Manager, to arrive no later than 12 noon, Thursday 14 August 2025.

Please ensure that you put the correct postage on the envelope as this could result in your application not being considered due to late arrival. Please note that we will only consider applications submitted on the Cheshire West and Chester application form.

Teaching Assistant/Art Technician within the Art Department

(AAAE: 5051)

Grade 4 - £23,114 - £23,893 (Pro rata £19,432 - £20,541)

Or Grade 5, with suitable qualifications

£23,893 - £25,979 (Pro rata £20,087 - £22,334)

Required immediately, 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time

Upton by Chester High School are looking to appoint an experienced, well qualified Teaching Assistant preferably with an Art/Design background.

Working collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff to enhance the development and education of children. You will be working with learners who access the Support Department in their Art lessons.

The people we are looking for will be positive, enthusiastic team players with excellent interpersonal, nurturing, supportive skills and the ability to motivate others.

Ideally you will have experience of working with SEN learners and either hold, or be working towards a Teaching Assistant Qualification Level 2 or 3 with a proven track record of continuous personal and professional development.

Download an application pack from our website, https://www.uptonhigh.co.uk.Electronic applications should be returned to HR Manager, Sheena Lloyd, lloyds@uptonhigh.co.uk

Closing date: Midday Thursday 14 August 2025

The post is subject to suitable references and an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our Safer Recruitment process, shortlisted candidates could be subject to an online search.

For the full job pack and application form please visit the school website.