Teaching Assistant

Laurus Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education organization in Stockport is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning for children aged 4-11. This full-time position requires assisting teachers in delivering lessons, providing targeted support to students, and maintaining a positive learning environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a sound educational background. The role is term-time only, with a commitment to fostering a harmonious and inclusive atmosphere for all pupils.

Benefits

Healthy work/life balance

Access to professional learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Support the learning, personal development, and inclusion of pupils.
• Provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children aged 4-11.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime and playground activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups.
• Contribute to creating a positive learning environment.

Skills

Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or above in childcare/play work or relevant qualification

Good knowledge of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages

Job description

* Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Stockport, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £19,954 - £20,945 (Actual salary)Posted: 6th February 2026Start Date: 13th April 2026Expires: 24th February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 13th April 2026Job ID: 1533405Job Reference: LT001758Start Date: 13th April 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1533405* Share :Cheadle Hulme Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive primary school where every child is encouraged to thrive. We are committed to providing high‑quality education and supporting the wellbeing of all pupils. Due to increasing pupil numbers, we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to help deliver engaging lessons, provide targeted support to individual pupils or small groups, and contribute to creating a positive learning environment.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **30 hours per week + 5 days, Term Time Only basis. The working hours for this role is 8.45am-3.15pm.****Job Purpose*** To support the learning, personal development and inclusion of pupils in accordance with the ethos and policies of the school.* To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old in a safe, secure and stimulating kids club environment.* To provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.**Key Skills & Experience*** Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A\*-C) or equivalent* NVQ Level 2 or above in childcare/play work or relevant qualification* Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interestsTo learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.**Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Cheadle Hulme Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Cheadle Hulme Primary SchoolPart of### The Laurus Trust