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.
School: Sandiway Primary School
Head Teacher: Mrs D Bertram
Address: Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2ND
Tel: 01606 883298
School E-mail Address: admin@sandiway.cheshire.sch.uk
Position advertised: Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term to 31.08.2026
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 6 - £25,183.00
Actual Salary: (15hrs) £8,583
Working Pattern: Part Time - Term Time – 38 weeks per year
Closing date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Applications welcomed via the jobs go public website.
The Headteacher and governors of Sandiway Primary School wish to appoint a motivated, committed and highly effective teaching assistant to support our school.
We are looking to appoint a practitioner who has had experience of working as a teaching assistant. The successful applicant would also be able to demonstrate excellent levels of communication to ensure that all staff are working together to provide a high level of education for the needs of the children.
The vacancy is for 15 hours per week, following the working pattern of Monday – Friday 12.30pm – 3:30pm. There may be the opportunity for additional hours. The vacancy is of a temporary nature, fixed term to 31st August 2026.
We offer a creative, inclusive school with happy children who want to learn; a superb team of staff who work extremely hard and exciting opportunities for continuing professional development.
Sandiway Primary School places the highest priority on the safeguarding of children; all applicants will follow a stringent vetting and induction process. Any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references and online checks.
You are very welcome to come and look around the school. Please email admin@sandiway.cheshire.sch.uk or phone 01606 883298 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 9am.
Candidates will be invited for interview on Wednesday 14th January 2026.
Salary range
- £8,583 - £25,883 per year