Teaching Assistant

Hursthead Junior School
Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
SK8 7PZ
0161 439 6961
Email: headteacher@hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk
Website: https://www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/

Teaching Assistant
Scale 3 actual salary £19,134.63.
32.5 Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Temporary for 2026/27 academic year

Application Deadline: 16th April 2026 11:59pm
Completed forms should be returned to the Head Teacher, Mrs Tracy Kendrick, at the email address above. All applicants must use the application form provided at the bottom of the page. CVs and other forms of application will not be accepted.
Interview Date: w/c 27th April 2026

Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

Your Role

The Trustees of the Kirkstead Education Trust at Hursthead Junior School are excited to invite applications for a dedicated teaching assistant to support a pupil with diverse academic and emotional needs on a one-on-one basis. We take pride in our holistic approach to child development and are looking for someone who can strengthen our team while embodying our REAL wheel values: Responsible, Enthusiastic, and Aspirational Leaders. Your skills in fostering emotional wellbeing will play a vital role in helping our students thrive.

About You

The successful candidate will love working with children and have the skills and knowledge to support all children. You will demonstrate the ability to:

• Work effectively as part of a close-knit team to provide comprehensive support for the student
• Work well with other staff and outside agencies
• Provide one-on-one academic support and implement individualised learning plans
• Be resilient in the face of challenges, taking direction from senior leaders and class teachers, as well as working on your own initiative
• Behave in a positive, professional manner within a team environment, remaining calm and patient, even in challenging situations
• Work within school policies and procedures to keep children safe

About Our School

In return, we can offer:

• A learning environment with confident children who thrive on enrichment opportunities
• A supportive, dedicated and friendly staff team who put fun into learning
• Year group teams who work collaboratively to share the planning workload and provide professional and emotional support for each other
• A Governing Board and Senior Leaders who actively promote wellbeing for all
• Comprehensive, high quality professional development opportunities which embrace change and innovation, and help you to fulfil your potential
• Plenty of opportunities for fancy dress!

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Mrs Tracy Kendrick on headteacher@hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk / 0161 439 6961 for an informal discussion about the role.

The Kirkstead Education Trust, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the school on its behalf. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Kirkstead Education Trust directly.

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