Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT
Grade 4 (£24,790 - £25,183 FTE, 39 weeks, pro rata)
Temporary to August 2026
To start September 2025 – 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 the Early Years and Key Stage 1and will be enthusiastic, flexible and patient. The role will involve working alongside the class teacher to support learning for all children and supporting children with special educational needs within the class. 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 child’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 2026. The position may be extended, funding permitted.

Closing date is 12 noon on Thursday 5^th June 2025.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 9^th June 2025.

For further information please contact us at admin@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.