Grade 5 Teaching Assistant

Employer: Darnhall Primary School
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 6-11 £25,183 - £27,269
Location: DARNHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
Hours: 32.5 hours per week. 8.30am-3.30pm.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 07/07/2025 at 09:00
Reference: P/25/317091

Darnhall Primary School

Headteacher: MRS SARAH TOMLINSON

Address: Sandyhill Road, Winsford, CW7 1JL

Telephone Number: 01606 593315

School Email Address: contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk

School Website Address: http://www.darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk

Position Advertised: TERM TIME – 32.5 hrs, 8.30am-3.30pm

 

The Headteacher and Governors at Darnhall Primary School are seeking to appoint experienced and well qualified teaching assistants to join our team. Our wonderful school has grown rapidly over the last few years – doubling in size to over 400 gorgeous children!  For us it is about finding the right people to join Team D. We are very interested to hear about your interests, strengths and talents as well as your experience working as a teaching assistant. 

The successful candidates will have a secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum. They will hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification. They will be patient and kind, have good relationships with pupils and staff and the children’s needs and well-being at the heart of their practice. They will work effectively as part of a team, with excellent communication skills. There is a range of temporary and permanent positions available. 

We offer a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors and active, supportive parents in a caring and happy environment where all are valued, and achievement is celebrated. The children are delightful and want support staff who are fun and energetic.  We have strong links with the local community and schools, and a commitment to professional development.

Our school offers a team of supportive colleagues who work collaboratively with one another with the best interests of the children always at heart. We care not only for the children but also for our whole staff team. We support one another professionally – with lots of opportunities for staff development as well as promoting well-being for all.

Darnhall Primary School has a Resourced Provision for children with social, mental and emotional difficulties. We are a split site school with a range of facilities and resources.  

Visits to the school can be arranged by emailing contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk

Please email contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk to book a visit.

Application forms can be obtained online via the JobsGoPublic website.  Recently qualified ECTs may wish to apply to gain more classroom experience.

The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK alongside proof of qualifications. References will be sought.

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