Job Description

Etchells Primary School

East Avenue

Heald Green

Cheadle

SK8 3DL

Tel: 0161 437 1792

Email:

headteacher@etchells.stockport.sch.uk

https://www.etchells.stockport.sch.uk

Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Hours of Post: 32.5 hours per week

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 15:30pm (including 30mins unpaid lunch)

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Term Time only

Salary: Scale 3, points 5 to 6 - 25,583 - 25,989 FTE

(salary will be pro rata to term time hours)

Start Date of Post: 4th November 2025

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant, ideally with experience of supporting Special Educational Needs in the primary age range, though training can be provided for the right candidate. You may be expected to work across year groups.


The main duties of this role will involve:

Supporting children in lessons, speech and language and social and emotional well-being.


Supporting children with medical needs and providing personal care for them.

Supporting pupils with EHCPs and SEND Support Plans with their learning and development in both the classroom and our Resource Base.

Work under the guidance of teaching staff, Inclusion Manager and outside agencies in order to implement and evaluate agreed work programmes.


We are looking for someone who is flexible, committed and can show initiative. The successful candidates will be able to communicate effectively with teaching staff, the Inclusion Manager and work efficiently within the SEND team. This is a hugely rewarding role for the right person and training can be given where needed. Please read the attached job description to make sure it is the right post for you.

The application form, job description are available to download from this site and should be returned to the Headteacher, by email at

headteacher@etchells.stockport.sch.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025

Interview Date: Friday 17th October 2025

This school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.


The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


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