Teaching Assistant

 Employer: The People’s Learning Trust

Location: Oldfield Primary School

Salary: Grade 4 – Grade 6

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

Temporary for the Spring and Summer Term in the first instance

Start Date: January 2026

 DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: Monday 8th  December 2025

 About the role

We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience working with children across the primary age range and will bring a trauma‑informed approach to supporting pupils. You will hold high expectations for all children, believing in their potential to thrive and succeed.

Key responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.
• Contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all pupils.
• Use initiative to respond to the needs of children and the classroom.
• Assist in adapting curriculum delivery to support engagement and progress.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing through a trauma‑informed approach.
• Work closely with colleagues to assess and monitor pupils’ progress, achievements and development, and report these accordingly.
• Liaise with parents and carers, in conjunction with teaching staff, to ensure effective communication.
• Ensure school record‑keeping systems are maintained accurately.
• Participate fully in staff training and professional development opportunities.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience working with children across the primary range.
• Believes in and practices an inclusive approach.
• Understands and applies trauma‑informed practice.
• Holds high expectations for every child and is ambitious for their success.
• Works effectively as part of a team, while also showing initiative and independence.
• Is committed to professional growth and contributing to the wider life of the school.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent, e.g., BTEC National Diploma

Why join us?

At Oldfield, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives, while developing your own skills and career.

 All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

 Please apply online via My New Term. 

We would welcome and  encourage potential applicants to visit the school prior to the closing date.  Please contact the school office on 01244 292426 or email admin@oldfield.cheshire.sch.uk to make an appointment  for Thursday 4th December at 2:30pm or 4pm. 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 8th  December at noon

INTERVIEWS: Before the end of term