Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Inc Class Cover – KS2                                                                                                                   

Salary: Grade 6, £27,711 - £30,060, pro rata (pay award pending).

Location: Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School

Permanent

32.5 hours per week (8.30am – 3.30pm approx), term time only.

Closing date 21^st May @12pm   

Cambridge Road is a successful and inclusive community primary and nursery school in the heart of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. 

The children, staff and Governors of Cambridge Road School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant to be part of our team. This position will involve working with children individually and in small groups in Key Stage 2 as well as providing some class cover. Cambridge Road is a mainstream school however experience of working with children with additional learning needs would be an advantage. The role will involve supporting children to become independent and co-operative learners, and to identify and remove barriers to students’ learning. The post-holder will need to hold a relevant Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 qualification, achieved through a recognised training provider.

The successful candidate will join a highly experienced and skilled team who work tirelessly to unlock potential for pupils with social, emotional and mental health issues. They will be a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant whose character and skills will fit into our motivated team and who also have a commitment to high standards. The role will include helping class teachers in planning and delivering sessions as well as carrying out small group and one-to-one sessions of support outside of class with the aim of raising attainment; ensuring children achieve their potential and supporting social and emotional growth.

Closing date for applications 21^st May at 12pm. If you have not heard by Friday 23^rd May then please assume you have not been successful.  Interviews and observations will take place week commencing 2^nd June. 

Our school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.  This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and stringent vetting procedures in accordance with our safeguarding policy.  Applications must be made using the Cheshire West and Chester application form on online at JGP, CV’s will not be accepted.  Please send completed applications to asass@cambridgeroad.cheshire.sch.uk

Dates:  Closing date:  21^st May 2025 at 12pm

Interviews, week commencing 2^nd June 2025

For further information regarding this role, please contact head@cambridgeroad.cheshire.sch.uk.