Job Description

Stockport


Term Time Part Time


17,406.79 - 17,954.81


Fixed


Expires 01/10/2025

About the Role

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Lum Head Primary School


Troutbeck Road


Gatley

Stockport


SK8 4RR

Tel: 0161 428 7992


Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant Duties


Teaching Assistant - 27.5 hours per week (Monday Friday 8.45am 3.15pm)

Scale 3 points 5-6 (Actual 16,263.77 - 16,521.79) based on part time/term time.


Midday Assistant - 2.5 hours per week (Monday Friday 30 minutes per day)

Scale 1 point 3 (Actual 1,433.02 based on part time/term time)


Post is fixed term from 4th November (or asap if working notice) as soon as possible until 31st August 2026 in the first instance.


Required as soon as possible.


'This is a thriving school with genuine warmth and a strong sense of teamwork between pupils and staff. Relationships are strong and there is a shared purpose across all areas of the school.' Ofsted


Lum Head Primary School is a good school. It offers a highly inclusive, caring, diverse and nurturing environment, where children are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential. It has a family atmosphere, very supportive parents, committed staff and fantastic children. We are seeking to appoint a motivated and creative Teaching Assistant to work within and be a part of our dedicated team. This role involves supporting children with SEND, some of which have complex needs, within the classroom and our alternative provision base, and the planning, delivery and evaluation of intervention programs.


The Head teacher and governors and of this friendly and successful school would like to appoint a teaching assistant who:


Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people;

Love working with children;

Have high expectations for the children and have a proven track record of helping children to make excellent progress;

Set high levels of standards and behaviour;

Have experience of supporting teaching and learning within EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Have experience in delivering targeted intervention support;

Have excellent organisational skills and enjoy a challenge;

Has a thorough understanding of the needs of young children, especially those with Special Educational Needs such as ASD and complex needs;

Can work well in a team;

Is kind and friendly but clear about expectations.


Lum Head is a forward thinking, creative school that is constantly striving for excellence.


The governors, parents, staff and pupils are supportive and caring;


We work well as a team;


Good learning environments in pleasant surroundings;

A commitment to your Continued Professional Development.


Please return completed application to Mrs L Griffin, Leader of Finance, Business and Development at:

lisa.griffin@lumhead.stockport.sch.uk


This school 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 clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


Closing Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025


Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025

Interview Date: Monday 6 October 2025


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