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Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School · Stockport · Stockport

Job description

We are looking to appoint an efficient and highly skilled Level 5 Teaching Assistant to work under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff, to implement agreed programmes of work with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom and provide cover for teacher’s PPA and management time.

St Matthew’s is a popular, Church of England primary school. You will join a hardworking and dedicated team. Our school vision statement ‘Let Your Light Shine’ is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to improving the life-chances of all of our pupils. We serve a community that has a higher than average proportion of SEND and children in receipt of free school meals. We are looking for people that are dedicated, that have a passion for helping others and are confident using positive behaviour management strategies. The successful candidate will have access to high quality professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant school, where we are committed to helping our pupils achieve the best outcomes that they can achieve. We are looking for people that are committed to making a difference to the lives of our pupils, particularly our most vulnerable pupils.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school and meet the Headteacher. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Completed application forms should be returned to Suzanne Rimmer at the school or via email suzanne.rimmer@cdatstmatthewsprimary.co.uk Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits

Scale 5 points 12 - 17, £28,598 to £31,022 (salary will be pro rata for part time, term time hours)

About this school

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
195
Avg teacher salary
£42,999
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.7:1
Academy trust
CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Stockport, Stockport, SK3 9EA