Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Lead

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Closing Date: Noon, Friday 9th January 2026 (completed applications forms to be emailed to: bursar@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk)

Interviews: W/C 12th January

Start Date: January 2026

Underwood West Academy

Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Leader: 32.5 hours per week. Term time only

Grade 5 Permanent. Salary from £19,190

Mon to Fri 07:45 – 14:45

Underwood West Academy is looking for a talented, enthusiastic and friendly teaching assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. Underwood West is a popular and welcoming primary school.

The successful candidate will become part of our inclusive school where we promote positive attitudes, good behaviour and moral understanding. All children are nurtured to establish a sense of pride and achievement in learning and being part of our school community whilst becoming happy, confident and resilient learners, each supported to reach their unique potential in a safe environment.

We are looking for a strong candidate wishing to join us a teaching assistant and Leader of our Breakfast Club provision. You will be working with a supportive, experienced Teaching team.

• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual that holds GCSE Grade 4 or above in both English and Math’s, alongside a level 2 or 3 qualification such as a CACHE, BTEC, NVQ. You will also be willing to complete further qualifications in Paediatric First Aid and Fire Warden training.

• The successful candidate will have proven extensive classroom experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a successful, progressive and happy school.

In return, we can offer:

• A school community with a warm, positive, caring ethos.
• An opportunity of continued development within an experienced teaching team.
• Experience of working in a thriving, successful primary school.
• Regular CPD opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

Working under the guidance of the teacher as part of the class-based role, the successful post-holder will be responsible for key responsibilities as described in the Job Description provided.

We are a member of The Aspire Multi Academy Trust and offer a mutually supportive ethos with excellent opportunities for professional development.

As a Trust we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. For all shortlisted candidates reference checks and online searches will be completed prior to interview. All successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009).

If you are committed to helping children thrive and getting the best start in life, then we look forward to hearing from you.

For further information regarding the role, please contact bursar@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk.