Job Description

Arden Primary School

Osborne Street

Bredbury

Stockport

SK6 2EX

0161 430 2675

Post:

Teaching Assistant with Midday Assistant duties

Hours:

33.75 hours per week, (8.30am - 3.45pm Monday Friday), term time only plus 3 days

Fixed Term Contract:

6 months (end of July 2026) to cover absence.

Start date:

ASAP



The Governors wish to appoint a pro-active and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive and supportive team at this expanding primary school, which Ofsted once again judged to be a Good school in February 2020.



The successful candidate will work closely alongside our existing team implementing agreed learning activities/teaching programmes to individuals and groups of children to support our inclusive ethos.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to relate and form positive relationships with primary age children.



Be experienced, patient and empathetic and use their initiative when working with children



Be able to effectively deliver the EYFS framework and/or the National curriculum to individuals and small groups.



Be able to support children with special educational needs on a one to one basis.



Be able to take a full part in the school's programme of continuing professional development.



Undertake lunchtime supervision.



Candidates should state their curriculum strengths and interests.



The successful applicant will be offered an exciting opportunity to develop their own career with guaranteed professional development opportunities working alongside a highly motivated and supportive staff team.



Application forms and further details can be downloaded from the Stockport website-

https://www.greater.jobs/ or contact the school.



Arden Primary 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 a Disclosure and Barring Service check and online searches.



Completed application forms should be returned by post to Selina Adams, School Business Manager at the address above, or via email to: recruitment@arden-primary.co.uk

Closing date:

Sunday 25 January 2026

Interviews:

Thursday 29 January 2026



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