Teaching Assistant- Food Department
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy you should complete the application form, giving the names and addresses of two referees, and submit a concise letter of application. This should be typed or word-processed and should include the following information:
- A brief outline of what you have achieved in your present post
- A statement about why you want this job.
- An indication of the strengths and expertise you could offer the school.
All points should address the detail in the person specification and other points made within the information sent to candidates.
Candidates are kindly requested not to submit a CV instead of the application form. Additional sheets may be attached to the back of the application form if there is insufficient space.
Completed applications should be returned to Mr L Cummins (Headteacher), to arrive no later than midday on Midday Tuesday 14th October 2025
Please ensure that you put the correct postage on the envelope as this could result in your application not being considered due to late arrival. Please note that we will only consider applications submitted on the Cheshire West and Chester application form.
Interviews are planned to take place during the following week. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of this date, regretfully you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, in which case the Governors would like to thank you for your time and your interest in the school.
Please note that we are happy to arrange risk-assessed informal visits for prospective candidates before short-listing has taken place, also if you wish to have an informal discussion about the post in advance of your application, or if you require any further details, please contact Mrs S Lloyd, HR Manager.
Tel: 01244 259890
E-mail: LloydS@uptonhigh.co.uk
https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/ApplicationForms/0000/0808/APPLICAT…For October/November 2025
Teaching Assistant/Art Technician within the Art Department
(AAAE: 5051)
Grade 4 - £25,185 - £25,989 (Pro rata £19,313 - £20,380)
Or Grade 5, with suitable qualifications
£26,403- £28,142 (Pro rata £20,247- £22,069)
Required October/November 2025, 33.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time
Upton by Chester High School are looking to appoint an experienced, well qualified Teaching Assistants preferably with an interest in food preparation.
Working collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff to enhance the development and education of children. You may be working with some learners who access the Support Department, the role is based in the Food Technology Department.
The people we are looking for will be positive, enthusiastic team players with excellent interpersonal, nurturing, supportive skills, and the ability to motivate others.
Ideally you will hold or be working towards a Teaching Assistant Qualification Level 2 or 3, although full training will be provided for a suitable candidate.
Download an application pack from our websitewww.uptonhigh.co.uk.Electronic applications should be returned to HR Manager, Sheena Lloyd, lloyds@uptonhigh.co.uk
Closing date: Midday 14/10/2025
The post is subject to suitable references and an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Further information can be found at www.gov.uk
Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our Safer Recruitment process, shortlisted candidates could be subject to an online search.
Salary range
- £25,185 - £28,142 per year