Teaching Assistant
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Grade 4, 1:1 Teaching Assistant, 32.5 Hours per Week, term time only- salary pro rata
As soon as possible
Closing Date: 12.00pm Friday 26 September 2025
The Governors of this unique, rural primary school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with an EHC Plan, knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum would be beneficial. Experience of working with children with additional learning needs, including speech and language, ASD, PDA and sensory difficulties, would be an advantage. We are looking for a practitioner whose character and skills will fit into our motivated team and who also has a commitment to high standards. They will value children as individuals and have a proven track record of supporting learners. They will have high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour.
The role of the 1:1 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.
Aston by Sutton Primary School is a successful, thriving school, judged ‘Good’ at our last inspection. The inspector reported that “…The school is aspirational for all pupils. To this end, pupils strive to achieve their potential in all the subjects that they study. OFSTED 2024”
We celebrate our unique location and setting and offer an inclusive culture, caring, dedicated and supportive staff and governors, well-behaved children, a well-resourced environment and a commitment to high-quality professional development.
If shortlisted, the interview will consist of an activity with children, a formal interview and an exit task. Through the activity, candidates will have the opportunity to showcase their passion for education; deliver a short yet engaging session, which moves children on in their learning, and demonstrate high expectations. Through interview, candidates will demonstrate: a commitment to supporting children and the ability to work collaboratively with staff under the supervision of class teachers.
Visits to the school are welcomed and strongly encouraged prior to application. Please telephone 01928 711953 or email admin@aston.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Our school and the local authority are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Stringent Checks and Vetting Procedures apply to all posts as part of our Safeguarding Policy.
Dates:
Closing date 26.9.25 at 12pm
Shortlisting 26.9.25 at 12pm
Interviews w/c 29.9.25