Teaching Assistant

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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.

The Governors and headteacher of Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School are excited to advertise two opportunities for a teaching assistant to join our nursery team. The first position is 2 days a week 8.30-3.30pm, starting January 2026 and the second is a temporary position for 1 term, 32.5 hours per week, also starting January 2026

Our school is situated in the beautiful village of Malpas and has good links to the A41 and the A49. It is a 1.5 entry school with 270 children on roll including a 26 place nursery for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Our staff are a caring team who thrive on positivity and kindness.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who has a level 2 or 3 TA qualification, is passionate about making a difference in the life of every child who they work with, has patience, kindness and understands a trauma informed approach to working with all children and adults. The role includes looking for opportunities to develop the curriculum through the environment and using initiative to make enhancements and develop an outstanding provision for all our children.

The successful candidate will liaise closely with parents and teachers in their team to ensure a cohesive and co-ordinated approach to the child's daily provision. They will have experience of working with children with additional needs, although training can be provided.

We offer a dedicated team of staff who support each other and a forward-thinking school community who work well to achieve the best outcomes for all.

The successful candidate will support the safeguarding ethos of our school, which is a high priority and will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Closing date Fri 28th Nov 2025

Interviews Thurs 4th Dec 2025

Start date Tue 6th Jan 2026

For further information regarding this role, please contact admin@malpasalportpri.cheshire.sch.uk.