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Teaching Assistant– Temporary, 20 Hours per Week

School: Little Leigh Primary School

Head of School: Mrs R Challinor

Address: Shutley Lane, Little Leigh, Northwich, CW8 4RN

Tel: 01270 360035 School E-mail Address: admin@littleleighprimary.cheshire.sch.uk

Position advertised: Temporary Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 5 £11,810 (FTE £25,989) Pay award pending

Working Pattern: Part time/mornings/term time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Closing date: 22nd July 2026 @ 11am

Starting date: (as close as possible to this date)

Please apply via the Jobs Go Public website.

Little Leigh Primary School

Are you a passionate, caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in children's lives?

The Headteacher and Governors of Little Leigh Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and committed team. This temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to work within our school, supporting children to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality support for pupils with additional needs. You will play a key role in delivering targeted social, emotional and communication support, helping children to develop confidence, resilience and independence both in and out of the classroom.

We are looking for someone who:

· Has a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

· Creates positive relationships with children, staff and families.

· Is nurturing, patient and adaptable to meet individual learning needs.

· Can provide engaging and creative support to inspire and motivate pupils.

· Has experience of working with children with additional needs (desirable).

· Is committed to helping every child succeed and thrive.

Why Join Little Leigh Primary School?

At Little Leigh, we are proud of our warm and welcoming school community. We offer:

· Happy, enthusiastic children who love to learn.

· A creative, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

· A dedicated and hardworking team of professionals.

· Opportunities for high-quality professional development.

· A school culture that values teamwork, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Safeguarding

Little Leigh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment procedures. Online searches will also be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Visits to School

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school and experience the friendly atmosphere for themselves.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office by:

admin@littleleighprimary.cheshire.sch.uk

01270 360035

Join us and help make a lasting difference to the lives of our children. We look forward to hearing from you!