Teaching Assistant General – Level 2
25 hours per week -
Grade 3 – £25,185 FTE (actual salary £16,824)
To commence November 2025
Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. This will be a vital role in providing tailored support to a pupil in Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2) with autism and cognition and learning difficulties.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing 1:1 support for a pupil with autism and cognition and learning difficulties in UKS2.
Assist with the implementation of a Passport for Learning (IEP).
Adapt classroom activities and resources to meet the pupil’s needs.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCo, and external professionals.
Support the pupil’s social, emotional, and academic development.
We are looking for someone who:
Experience working with children with autism and/or learning difficulties (desirable).
A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
We offer:
A warm and welcoming school environment
Friendly and respectful children who are proud of their school
A committed and supportive staff team
Safeguarding Statement:
This role involves working with children and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must disclose all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions. It is a criminal offence to apply for a role at CHPA if you are barred from working with children.
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
HOW TO APPLY
Application documents
Full information, and all supporting documents for this vacancy can be found on the Academy’s and Trust’s vacancy page by following the links below:
Applying for this role
Candidates must complete an application form and a recruitment and monitoring form. The closing date for all applications is 3:00pm on Monday 13th October. Completed applications should be sent to office@cheslynhayprimary.academy.
Please ensure application forms are signed. CV’s will not be accepted.
Please complete the application form in full ensuring you have provided true and accurate information.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by email and interviews will take place on Friday 17th October.