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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Please ensure you complete all of the forms and return these by email to <a href="mailto:admin@wimboldsley.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@wimboldsley.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate the email or call 01606 832 321



Job Summary
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 6 – SCP 11 Salary £8,543.31 - £9,250.35 (FTE £25,182.92) Hours: 15 hours (12.30pm - 3.30pm, but timings are flexible depending on need) School: Wimboldsley Primary School Contract Type: Temporary Reporting to: SENCO and Lead Practitioner Responsible for: Supporting Teaching and Learning&nbsp;
Role Introduction: Supporting the teacher with the delivery of lessons and assisting with the running of the classroom, offering support to individuals or small groups. Your role will play a key part in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, preparing materials, supervising students during various activities, and aiding with administrative tasks. The Teaching Assistant role is key to enhancing engagement, behaviour, and student progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Closing date - Wednesday 27th August 2025
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<li>Interview dates - Friday 5th September 2025</li>
</ul>
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Using acquired skills, support and deliver learning activities and contribute to the development of work programmes to facilitate effective teaching and learning.
2.
Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
3.
Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
4.
Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil.
5.
Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' wellbeing.
6.
Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.
7.
Attend to the personal and physical needs of pupils so that their wellbeing is maintained.
8.
Prepare and maintain learning resources and ensure that the classroom is kept tidy so that the needs of the lesson plans are met in a safe learning environment, which complies with relevant health and safety requirements.
9.
Display and present the pupils' work, under the direction of teaching staff so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement.
10.
Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required
Planning:&nbsp;
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<li>Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role</li>
</ul>
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<li>Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available</li>
</ul>
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<li>Be proactive and prepare the classroom for lessons under guidance from the class teacher.</li>
</ul>
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals:&nbsp;
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<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li>With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with</li>
</ul>
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<li>Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers</li>
</ul>
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<li>Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school</li>
<li>Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues</li>
</ul>
Health and Safety:
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<li>Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy&nbsp;</li>
<li>Look after children who are upset or have had accidents&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Safeguarding:
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<li>Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<li>Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.</li>
<li>Concordia Multi Academy Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils.&nbsp; Successful applicants will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures, including:</li>
</ul>
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<li>An enhanced DBS check</li>
<li>Satisfactory references</li>
<li>Online/Social Media Check&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
Please note that this job description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks, and the post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Head teacher.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training&nbsp;
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<li>GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths&nbsp;</li>
<li>First-aid training, or willingness to complete it&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Experience
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<li>Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting</li>
<li>Experience working with children / young people&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience planning and delivering learning activities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Skills and Knowledge&nbsp;
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<li>Good literacy and numeracy skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good organisational skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults</li>
<li>Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils</li>
<li>Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs</li>
<li>Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils</li>
<li>Excellent verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>Active listening skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to remain calm in stressful situations&nbsp;</li>
<li>Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children</li>
<li>Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning</li>
<li>Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Specialist Knowledge
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<li>Understand the underpinning principles of child development, Key Stage requirements across all subject areas, differentiated rates of pupil progress, classroom supervision and pupil welfare needs.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Understand needs of pupils with varying degrees of physical, mental, emotional, behaviour and/or learning difficulties.</li>
<li>Medical conditions e.g. sensory impairment, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes etc.</li>
<li>Classroom routines</li>
<li>IEPs for each child</li>
<li>Behaviour plans</li>
<li>Care Plans</li>
<li>Communication techniques e.g. Makaton, PECS, British Sign Language</li>
</ul>
Personal Qualities&nbsp;
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<li>Enjoyment of working with children</li>
<li>Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils</li>
<li>A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school</li>
<li>Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times</li>
<li>Commitment to safeguarding pupils’ wellbeing and equality</li>
<li>Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference</li>
<li>Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people</li>
</ul>
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@wimboldsley.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@wimboldsley.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

Teaching Assistant

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Please send your fully completed application form to <a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeyschool.com." target="_blank">recruitment@abbeyschool.com</a>.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply today!
For additional information please see <a href="https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment" target="_blank">https://www.abbeyschool.com/recruitment/</a>
The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.



Bring your experience working with children and young people with complex needs, or apply transferable skills from related fields, to make a meaningful impact in this role.
What you will do:
<ul>
<li>Play a key role in providing tailored support to pupils with special educational needs throughout all aspects of the school day.</li>
<li>Work with pupils both individually and in small groups supporting them to overcome barriers to learning, delivering teaching, providing positive behaviour support and delivering other focused interventions.</li>
<li>Work as part of a class team, under the direction of the class teacher and trans-disciplinary colleagues, to deliver effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all areas of school life.</li>
<li>Monitor and track progress, providing regular feedback as needed.</li>
<li>Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for people with:
<ul>
<li>Experience of supporting children and young people with complex needs, or transferrable skills from similar fields.</li>
<li>A strong level of resilience.</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.</li>
</ul>
For further information please download our recruitment pack below which contains details of the job description and person specification.
Why join Abbey School?
Join Something Exceptional: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.
State-of-the-Art Resources: Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.
Professional Development: Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.
Inspiring Location: Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Additional Benefits:
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<li>Paid holidays - Learning Mentors are not required to work when the school is closed over half terms, Easter, Christmas, and summer holidays - the annual salary is split between 12 months and paid monthly.</li>
<li>Competitive salary.</li>
<li>Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme.</li>
<li>Technology appropriate for your job.</li>
<li>Comprehensive staff training programme.</li>
<li>Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.</li>
<li>Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits.</li>
<li>The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others.</li>
</ul>
For further information please visit <a href="https://www.abbeyschool.com/learning-mentor" target="_blank">https://www.abbeyschool.com/learning-mentor/</a> or email send us an email at <a href="mailto:office@abbeyschool.com" target="_blank">office@abbeyschool.com</a>

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