Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 3 £19,854.93 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 32.5 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time only Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Contract type: Fixed term until August 2027
Closing date: Saturday 19th September 2026 9.00am
Interview Date: Friday 25th September
Start Date: asap

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.

Fixed Term Teaching Assistants required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspiring, committed Teaching Assistants to join our dynamic team for the academic year 2026-2027

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.

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

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!

Closing Date: Saturday 19th September 2026 9am
Interviews: Friday 25th September
Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted and previous candidates need not apply.

Completed forms should be returned to the Head Teacher, Mr Peter Goodman, at the email address below. All applicants must use the application form provided. CVs and other forms of application will not be accepted.

Hursthead Junior School, Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme,
Cheshire SK8 7PZ
Telephone 0161 439 6961

Email: headteacher@hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk
Website: https://www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/

Head Teacher: Mr Peter Goodman
Group 3 School NOR 357

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

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