Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Assistant with Special Needs - AAAD5027 - Grade: 4 - £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per annum (30 hours per week) - Primary Schools – Vine Tree Primary School- This is a temporary contract with a child who has an ECHP

The governing body of this, vibrant and successful primary school is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistant to support a child with special education needs on a one-to-one basis. The post is for 30 hours per week, 8.45am – 3:15pm.

The successful candidate will join a committed, professional and hardworking team who put the needs of our children first.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Have previous experience of working with SEND pupils.
• Be proactive and work well in a team.
• Have experience working with children with complex needs.
• Be prepared to help with personal care.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the children and other staff members.
• Work on a 1 to 1 basis with a child.
• Report on individual pupil’s progress.
• Be a positive role model and support with all aspects of self-esteem.
• Be supporting a child with a wide range of learning and communication needs.
• Have experience carrying out specific interventions to aid learning and communication.

For more detailed information of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of a teaching assistant at Vine Tree please refer to the job description.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application detailing your suitability for the role to bursar@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk. For more information about the role, please contact us on 01270 661526.

Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 9am, Interviews with take place week commencing 23rd February 2026.

Vine Tree Primary School is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. "This Authority/school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"