Teaching Assistant at Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OSMCEPS/35516

Location

Old Wrexham Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£25,989.00 - £28,442.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

32.5

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Sat 31st Jul, 2027

Closing Date

4:00pm, Thu 11th Jun, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week beginning Monday 15th June 2026

Interview Date(s) Week beginning Monday 15th June 2026

About this Role

We currently have a vacancy for a:-

Teaching Assistant Grade 5

The candidate must have expertise in EYFS and experience of children with complex Special Educational Needs

This position will be based in Nursery – Year 1 in the first instance but will potentially be deployed across the whole primary range.

Why Choose Overleigh St Mary’s CE Primary School?

Passion for Impact: We are looking for individuals who are genuinely driven to make a difference in children's life chances.
Advocacy for Every Voice: As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in advocating for the voice of the child, ensuring that each pupil's unique needs are heard and addressed.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: We value individuals who enjoy learning and actively seek to develop innovative strategies that underpin high-quality provision for our pupils.

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative working environment with a dedicated and knowledgeable team of professionals.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
The chance to be part of a team dedicated to improving the outcomes for all pupils including those with complex needs.

Ideal Candidate:

Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of all pupils including those with complex needs.
Committed to advocating for the voice of the child.
Enthusiastic about continuous learning and the development of effective strategies for high-quality provision.

If you are ready to embrace a rewarding challenge and contribute to the success of our pupils, we invite you to apply for the position of Teaching Assistant at Overleigh St Mary’s CE Primary School.

Please return your application form with a supporting letter, indicating which position(s) you are interested in, to Miss E Drew, admin@osm.cheshire.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 11^th June 2026 @ 3:30pm

Interviews: Week Commencing 15^th June 2026

Overleigh St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including: Enhanced DBS, Right to Work in the UK, references and health.