Job Description

Ludworth Primary School

Lower Fold

Marple Bridge

Stockport

SK6 5DU

0161 427 1446

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant and Playworker duties

Hours of Post:

Teaching Assistant - 27.5 hours per week, term time only (Monday to Friday), Midday Assistant 2.5 hours per week, term time only (Monday to Friday),

Playworker hours negotiable

Contract Type:

Permanent

Start Date of Post:

October 2025



We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work across a number of year groups, as well as to provide midday support at lunchtimes and support at our before and after school club. We are a welcoming, inclusive school and it is important to us that we find the right person for our children.



You will need to be committed to working with children, have a positive approach and work well as part of a team. You will need to be flexible, resilient and be able to form strong relationships with adults and children.



You should also have an understanding of behaviour management skills.

We require a practitioner who:

Believes that all children deserve the best and sets high expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour

Is able to carry out the requirements of the curriculum

Understands the needs faced by children of different backgrounds and abilities

Sees the value of team and partnership working

Provides support through a variety of interventions

Provides objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

Able to work under own initiative

We can offer you:

Opportunities for professional development

A happy and caring school to work in which has the well-being of everyone at its centre

Freedom to bring creativity to your role to enhance the child's learning

A supportive, warm and friendly environment

An established team environment, who ensure the wellbeing of children and staff is always considered

Excited children who embrace facing new challenges

An ability to bring creativity and fun to a bespoke Curriculum



The successful applicant needs to be an effective team member, have lots of energy, and be flexible within their working day.



Ludworth 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 checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Completed applications to be forwarded to:

amy.nuttall@ludworth.stockport.sch.uk

Closing date:

Friday 12th September 2025

Interview date:

Week commencing 15th September 2025



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