Vacancy Details

Description

Job Title: Teaching and Learning Assistant, Fixed term for 12 months

Grade: L4. Point 4-7

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday, Term Time.

The governors of Abbey Hulton Primary, which is part of the Orchard Community Trust, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching and learning assistant to support a pupil with an EHCP, alongside other TA responsibilities, from September 2025.

Abbey Hulton Primary is a very special place. We serve a wonderfully diverse community and have a school full of fantastic children.

We will offer the successful candidate:

• A vibrant school community where everyone is valued
• A forward-looking Senior Leadership Team with a passion for improving outcomes for all children
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• A collaborative, supportive team to work in, both within the school and across the Orchard Community Trust
• Opportunities for professional development

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to demonstrate the professional standards for Teaching Assistants, relevant qualification or evidence that the qualification is being worked towards.
• Have knowledge and understanding of primary pedagogy and child development
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner, supporting the teacher in the delivery of learning activities
• Be passionate about inclusion
• Be committed to working as part of a team 
• Have a positive attitude and a flexible approach Have high expectations for themselves and the children in their care
• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspire children to do their best
• Have a caring and friendly personality with a commitment to the happiness, well-being and progress of all at Abbey Hulton Primary.

This role includes responsibilities for:

• Providing classroom cover of up to 3 days during any short-term absence
• Providing learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes under the professional direction of a qualified teacher.
• Adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of pupils.
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment of pupils as agreed with the teacher.
• Support pupils in social and emotional well-being.
• Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence

Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the school at admin@abbeyhulton.orchardct.org.uk or telephone 01782 235551 to make an appointment for Thursday 17th July at 9:15am.

To request an application form and information pack please email Mrs H Sutton (Head of School) at Hayley.sutton@abbeyhulton.orchardct.org.uk

Completed application forms should be emailed to Mrs H Sutton via email at hayley.sutton@abbeyhulton.orchardct.org.uk