Teaching Assistant at Adlington Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/APS/18829

Location

Brookledge Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4JX

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£16,276.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 4 SCP 5 - 6

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 7th Aug, 2026

Start Date

2nd September 2026 (or as soon after this date as possible)

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing the 10th August 2026

Interview Date(s) Week commencing the 10th August 2026

About this Role

Our School

Adlington Primary School is an outstanding school in the village of Adlington, near to Macclesfield. Our school motto is ‘Inspire, Believe, Succeed.’ We create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure and can be encouraged to develop a love of learning in a secure and caring environment.

The role

We are looking for someone who loves working with young children and understands how to nurture and encourage them. The successful candidate will provide nurturing and consistent 1:1 support tailored to the needs outlined in the pupil's Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP), helping them to feel safe, included and ready to learn. You will be a key support for the child you work with and will liaise with other members of staff, parents and professionals to support their needs.

The role is for 26 hours per week:

Monday to Friday 8.45am -3.30pm

What we can offer:

A supportive, friendly and dedicated staff team.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
A rewarding role where your work truly makes a difference to a child’s school experience.

Safeguarding Statement

Adlington Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Adlington Primary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Contact Details

  Ann-Marie Williams
  01625573201
  admin@adlington.ht.school

Adlington Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

What experience do you have of working with children?
What have you learned from these experiences that would help you in a 1:1 support role?
What personal qualities do you have that would make you a strong Welfare Assistant?
Why are you interested in supporting a child on a 1:1 basis?