Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant Including Planned Class Cover Responsibilities

Grade 6 SCP 12-17 - £17915 to £19434
Permanent: 26 hours per week
Term Time Only + INSET Days
Start Date: 1st January 2027

Are you passionate about helping children flourish academically, socially and spiritually?

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. This exciting role combines high-quality classroom support with responsibility for delivering planned class cover across the school, providing the successful candidate with a varied and rewarding opportunity to contribute to teaching and learning.

As a thriving Church of England school, our Christian vision is at the heart of everything we do. Inspired by the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:16, we encourage every member of our school family to let their light shine. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to nurturing, supporting and celebrating every child so that they can achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality support for teaching and learning across the school.
• Work with individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support children's progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Build strong relationships with children, staff, parents and carers.
• Contribute positively to the Christian ethos and wider life of our school.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Deliver planned whole-class cover across the school in the absence of teaching colleagues.
• Implement teachers' planning and maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour during cover sessions.
• Adapt confidently to working across different age groups and subjects.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.
• A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team.
• A strong Christian ethos and caring school community.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has experience of working effectively with primary-aged children.
• Has the confidence and classroom management skills to lead whole-class learning during planned cover sessions.
• Can deliver targeted interventions and support pupils to make strong progress.
• Demonstrates high expectations of learning, behaviour and inclusion.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is flexible and able to work across different classes and age groups.
• Supports and promotes the Christian vision and values of the school.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Applications must be made using the Cheshire West and Chester application form. Please do not complete the online application form.

For further information and to return your application form, please contact us via email: admin@overstjohns.cheshire.sch.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Over St. John's CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications, health clearance and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Over St. John's CE Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 6th November 2026
Interviews: Thursday 12th November 2026