Teaching Assistant

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

Teaching Assistant
Scale 3 point 5 (actual salary £19,134)
32.5 Hours, Part Time
Term Time Only (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm)
Temporary for the academic year 2026-2027
Start Date: September 2026

Application Deadline: 8th June 2026 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to the Head Teacher, Mrs Tracy Kendrick at headteacher@hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page. CVs and other forms of application will not be accepted.
Interview Date: w/c 15th June 2026

Your Role

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.

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!

Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted and previous candidates need not apply.

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 Kirstead Education Trust directly

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: Mrs Tracy Kendrick
Group 3 School NOR 357

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