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.

TEACHING ASSISTANT KS1 with MIDDAY SUPPORT

Grade 4 (£25,185 - £25,989 FTE, 39 weeks, pro rata)
Temporary to August 2027
To start September 2026 – 5 days a week (Mon-Fri 8.30am – 3.30pm)

The Governors and Headteacher of Whitby Heath Primary School are looking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant to work 32.5 hours per week to start September 2025.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children across Key Stage 1 and will be enthusiastic, flexible and patient. The role includes working alongside the class teacher to support learning for all children, supporting children with special educational needs, and supporting children with lunch and play at lunchtimes. A sense of humour is essential, as is the ability to work in a team and the willingness to adapt your practice to suit the children’s individual needs.

In return, we can offer you a very supportive staff team who are committed and motivated to ensure that all our children strive to our motto to “A.I.M. High”. The position is offered on a temporary basis until the end of the summer term 2027. The position may be extended, funding permitting.

Closing date is 9am Wednesday 1st July.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 6th July 2026.

For further information please contact us at sbm@whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk

Whitby Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.