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.
The Governors at The Dingle Primary School, in Haslington, near Sandbach, are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to initially join the reception class team. The start date is as soon as possible, but this could be extended should the right candidate require to give notice to a current employer.
The role involves supporting children with their work, preparing resources and supporting teachers in class, working with children on a 1:1 basis, some who have an EHCP, and supporting some children with their individual welfare e.g. toileting and changing nappies. The successful candidate will need to be hard working, adaptable and prepared to put the interests of the children first at all times. Experience and knowledge of the teaching of phonics and how to extend pupils' learning and vocabulary development through play is preferred, but training will be provided if required. A very good standard of spoken and written English is required.
Initially this post will be temporary until the end of August 26, when the position will be reviewed. Historically we endeavour to retain good staff. The hours of work are from 8:30 am until 3:45pm Monday to Friday totalling 33.75 hours a week, school term time only. The hours are not negotiable, and the job cannot be done as a job share.
At The Dingle Primary School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about supporting young children, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application form and supporting statement to finance@dingle.cheshire.sch.uk by 7th January 2026.
If you wish to visit the school, please make an appointment by calling 01270 918988.
Salary range
- £25,583 per year