Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: NJC Scale 2 point 3-4 (depending on experience)(Actual salary £17,913 to £18,194 pro rata p.a.)
Hours: 31.25 hours per week
Working Pattern: term time only
Contract type: permanent
Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 13th July
Interview Date: w/c 13th July 2026
Start Date: September 2026

Are you looking for a job where you go home with a sense of achievement knowing that you have made a difference every day to the wonderful young people in your care? Where you can work within a positive and supportive team? Where you can shine and achieve your very best with like-minded people who have a genuine passion for getting the best outcomes for every child? If you are, then please read on

The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. This will include supporting groups or individuals with a range of additional needs and may also include supporting the learning of larger groups of children, as required. The successful candidate will need to be confident in supporting learning across the school, from EYFS to Year 6.
What are we looking for in you? Applicants will have previous experience of working with young people, either in an academic setting or as a voluntary worker. You will also be educated to GCSE level 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths. You will be committed to personal learning and development, and have a sincere commitment to sharing our core values and drive for continuous improvement. In return, we will offer you a professional and supportive team, enthusiastic learners, and a genuine opportunity to develop in our friendly and successful village school.

Four Rivers Multi Academy Trust 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 references, online checks and clearances by the DBS.

Please email completed application forms to headteacher@highlane.stockport.sch.uk

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

Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Four Rivers directly