Teaching Assistant and Midday Assistant

Ladybridge Primary School
Councillor Lane
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 2JF
Telephone: 0161 428 5445
Email: vacancy@ladybridge.stockport.sch.uk

Teaching Assistant
Salary Grade: Scale 3, point 5 - 6
Salary: £26,427 - £26,847 pro rata
Working Pattern: Part time, term time
Working hours: 26.25 hours (5 days)
Contract type: Temporary

Midday Assistant
Salary Grade: Scale 1, point 3
Salary: £25,614 hours pro-rata
Working Pattern: Part time, term time
Working hours: 5.83 hours per week (5 days)
Contract type: Temporary

Start Date: as soon as possible

Application Deadline: 8th October 2026 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to vacancy@ladybridge.stockport.sch.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Interview Date: 16th October 2026

Are you an excellent teaching assistant who cares deeply about the development of the whole child?

Do you want to work in a school where your drive and energy will make a real difference?

Ladybridge Primary School is a small primary school in Cheadle. Staff and governors strive to provide the best possible education for all our children. The Headteacher, Governors and children of our inclusive school would like to appoint a friendly and self-motivated Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible, to help us achieve even more for our pupils.

You will:

1. To work under the guidance of teaching / senior staff to implement agreed work programmes
2. To assist the teacher in the planning cycle and the management & preparation of resources
3. To provide support for teaching staff across the school in an appropriate learning environment
4. Enjoy working with children with complex needs.
5. Have the skills, knowledge and experience or be willing to undertake training to support children with physical needs, autism and learning difficulties.
6. Work well with other staff and agencies.
7. Be well motivated, have a positive attitude and be emotionally resilient.
8. Have the ability to work in a 1:1 situation and to teach small groups or be willing to undertake training
9. Supporting children during lunchtime
10. Assisting with cleaning in the dining Hall
11. Supervising children on the playground

We can offer:

• Training needed to carry out the role
• An extremely rewarding role where you will go home every day knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of children.
• A diverse cohort of children.
• A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• An inclusive environment where all pupils are valued and are well-supported.
• A successful, happy and forward thinking whole school community.

The interview panel will comprise of 3 members of staff, including Amy Davies Headteacher, Sarah Woodworth Deputy Headteacher and one other member of staff.

Applications are to be emailed to vacancy@ladybridge.stockport.sch.uk by 23.59pm 8th October 2026.

The 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 check.

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