Job Description

Advert for a Teaching Assistant to start September 2025
Are you passionate about supporting primary school pupils and making a real difference to their learning journey?
Wincle CE Primary is excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with class teachers to inspire and empower pupils, helping them to reach their full potential. You will promote independence, boost self-esteem, and champion social inclusion, ensuring every pupil has the chance to thrive and shine like a star.
Wincle Church of England Primary School is a nurturing village school in an area of outstanding beauty. We are an Ambassador School for the Peak Park and use our environment to enhance the teaching and learning in our school. Our mission statement is 'Shine like stars' from the Bible book of Philippians and through this, we encourage all of our children to shine like stars in their work, attitude, behaviour and relationships.
The nature of this role will require the successful applicant to demonstrate initiative and creativity to adapt tasks to suit the children's personal needs, use advanced behaviour management strategies and support pupils' mental health.
If you are ready to make an impact in a vibrant and inclusive school, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and help make a lasting impact on our pupils' educational journey!
Number of hours: 13 hours a week spread over two days which are a Monday and a Tuesday
Number of weeks: 39 weeks a year
Contract: permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Grade: 4 at 12.85 an hour (24,790 per annum pro rata) *
Successful candidates must be able to work closely with class teachers and the headteacher to enhance all pupils' social, moral, cultural and spiritual development. This role requires effective communication skills, excellent teamwork skills and high expectations and standards for attainment, achievement and behaviour. The successful candidate is expected to be committed to all aspects of school life and support the Christian ethos of the school.
What Wincle CE Primary School can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive team;
• Opportunities for progression and development through training, coaching and mentoring;
• A healthy work-life balance;
• An inclusive environment where you feel valued;
• A supportive leadership team;
• Well behaved pupils who shine like a star;
• A loving and caring community;
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and leave early when working on your birthday!
• Discounted lunch costs
• Discounted childcare costs in our governor-led preschool and wraparound care

Visits are strongly recommended to experience first-hand the strong and positive ethos through school. Please email who will help arrange a convenient time.
Wincle C of E (A) Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people therefore all post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedure. Appointment is subject to the completion of pre-employment checks which will include References (which will be taken up prior to interview), Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS and a Declaration with regard to the Disqualification by Association Regulations.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Interviews: Monday 7th July 2025
Please email for an application pack.
Please note we use the Diocese of Chester's application form and not the Cheshire East document.