Vale View Primary Mill Lane Stockport SK5 6TP Job Title: Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover (Resource Base) Contract: Fixed term ( cover until the employee returns from maternity up to 1 year ) Salary: Scale 3, 24,790.00 - 25,183.00 FTE pro rata is 16,762.53 - 17,028.27 Hours: 29.25 hours per week (8.40 am to 3.15 pm 29.25 hours per week - Monday to Friday) Start date: 01/09/2025 Vale View Primary School currently has an exciting vacancy for a proactive and effective Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work predominantly in our Resource Base. The is a maternity cover position and will start 1st September 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a primary school and hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this. You will be predominantly working within our Resource Base and will work with our caring and dedicated team to support children s learning and social development by providing high quality learning opportunities and care. The posts will be fixed term to cover a maternity leave. Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum. We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school. If you are proactive, highly motivated and care about inspiring children and making a difference, we would like to meet you. About you: You will hold a relevant Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this You will have successful experience of working in school setting and ideally within a Resource Base or specialist provision You will have a good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and have experience of working to support children who have special educational needs You will have excellent literacy (Level 2 qualification), numeracy and IT skills You will be committed, motivated, proactive and flexible You will enjoy working as part of a team You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents, staff and outside agencies You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding About us: Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school We have a highly committed team of professionals We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the Office Manager, Miss Georgina White for further information. Email: admin@valeview.stockport.sch.uk The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above. Vale View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council Valuing Diversity Closing Date: Thursday 10th July 2025 Interview Date: 14/07/2025