Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Vacancy (September 2025)

The vacancy is 30 hrs hours per week (Mon-Fri) and is term time only.

Grade 4 Scale 5 - 6 £16877-17144 ACTUAL Salary

St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant who is a passionate, dedicated and creative individual to join our highly committed learning team.

The ideal candidate would have experience of supporting children within the early years and some with specific learning difficulties. Knowledge and experience of working with children re communication and language needs, and personal, social and emotional development needs alongside will be highly desirable.

We are seeking someone who will:

• Effectively promote the mission, ethos and values of our Catholic school.
• Support the daily routines and requirements of pupils.
• Deliver high quality learning experiences.
• Work as an effective team player.
• Provide cover support.
• Have high expectations of all children’s achievement and a commitment to inspiring learners.
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Demonstrate initiative.

We would expect you to have:

• Knowledge of SEN/intervention and strategies.
• Knowledge of emotional wellbeing strategies and ability to actively promote a growth mindset.
• Excellent personal and communication skills.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at grade C+.
• Competent IT skills.
• Organisational skills and be able to work independently recording children’s progress.
• A sense of humour (essential).

Main duties are:  

• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.
• Support pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies, resources etc.
• Work with other staff in adjusting learning activities as appropriate.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child.
• Support provision for pupils with additional needs both on a 1:1 and within a small group situation.
• Promote pupil independence.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended.

Closing Date: Friday 13^th June

Interviews:  Tba.

Application packs are available by emailing the school office at admin@stgabriels.cheshire.sch.uk . CES (Catholic Education Service) application forms must be used. Completed application forms can also be emailed to the same address. A covering letter with the application is requested detailing your reasons for applying for the post. You may also contact our School Business Manager on 01270 875770.

St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be sought prior to interview for shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.