The posting
Telephone no: 01508 493132
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.stokehoycross.sch.uk
Headteacher: Miss Jeannette Chaney
NOR: 182
Age range: 4-11 years
- Salary: TA £13.92- £14.14/hr, MSA £13.28/hr
- Fixed Term until 22/07/2027, with possibility of extension
- Part Time
- 25 hours per week (20 hrs TA + 5 hrs MSA)
- Job Share considered
- Term Time + 1 week (TA), Term Time only (MSA)
- Required November 2026
Are you a champion for children’s learning and development of pupils?
Perhaps you are ready for your next step in your career development or a graduate looking to go into teaching?
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will support 1:1, small groups and classes across the school. You will be especially passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs/SEND in a mainstream setting but also about supporting all children’s learning. Experience of working with SEMH needs, an understanding of de-escalation strategies and/or an understanding of ASD/social communication difficulties would be advantageous.
We are a supportive teaching team with high standards and a child-centred approach to all that we do. Our staff are enabled to succeed in their roles through professional development, Teaching Assistant meetings, for example, and we have staff who often progress onto HLTA, teacher training or Early Help positions.
Hours of work – 08:15-12:15 Monday to Friday and 5 hours MSA duty, 12.15-13.15
(Job shares considered – state the number of days on your application.)
Do you have (also see Job Description):
- a “can do”, flexible approach, as we use our TAs flexibly
- a desire to make a difference for our pupils
- good organisational skills
- good standards of written and oral English and Mathematics skills
- positive behaviour strategies and will be on board with our behaviour policy
- the ability to work as part of a team, on your own with 1:1 pupils and small groups
- high expectations of yourself and others
- a high level of professionalism
- a commitment to the important role of assisting pupils’ learning
- a positive attitude and sense of humour
If you can say ‘yes’ to all of the above, you could be the ideal candidate to contribute to the continuous improvement of our happy, friendly and successful school.
We can offer:
- regular opportunities for ongoing professional development
- an active well-being culture, social events and family-friendly policies
- a very supportive and friendly team
- a happy learning environment
- a child-centred approach
- polite, enthusiastic children
- a chance to make a difference
- supportive governors
How to apply:
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Completed applications should be returned via email to [email protected] or by post to the school.
Closing date: 5 October 2026, 4pm
Interview dates: 19 October 2026 (provisional)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
