Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties

Job Title: Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties
Salary: Teaching Assistant Scale 3-point 5 Midday Assistant Scale 1point 3
Hours: Teaching Assistant 25 Hours per week £14,785.25 (pro rata actual salary)
Midday Assistant: 5 Hours per week £2,866 (pro rata actual salary)
Working Pattern: Part Time, Term Time
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/8/2027 (subject to Funding)
Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

The Governors of St. John’s C.E. Primary School wish to appoint a motivated and skilled Teaching Assistant. The role will include duties at lunchtime as a Midday Assistant.
We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed-term basis, linked to funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A key focus of the role will be providing targeted, one-to-one support for children with additional needs within the classroom and in small group settings, helping them to access learning and overcome barriers to education.
You will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to support children with a range of needs, playing a vital role in supporting their academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development, helping them feel safe, regulated, and ready to succeed.
The successful applicant needs to be an effective team member, have lots of energy and be flexible within their working day.

We require a practitioner who:
demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude
has the skills and knowledge to support all children including those with special educational needs
is confident working one-to-one and with small groups
is motivated, has a confident attitude and enjoys making a positive difference
is nurturing, patient and resilient
can build positive relationships and proactively support behaviour management
remains calm and professional in all situations
believes in and embraces the wider curriculum offer

In return, we can offer:
a supportive, warm and friendly school community
ongoing professional development
excited children who embrace facing new challenges
parents and staff who want the best for the children

Completed applications must be returned to the school either by post at the address above or by email: admin@st-johns.stockport.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 12pm Noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 12pm Noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and safer recruitment online searches of shortlisted candidates.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity