Overview
Etchells Primary School, East Avenue, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3DL. Tel: 0161 437 1792. Email: headteacher@etchells.stockport.sch.uk. Website: https://www.etchells.stockport.sch.uk
Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Hours of Post: 32.5 hours per week
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 15:30pm (including 30mins unpaid lunch)
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Term Time only
Salary: Scale 3, points 5 to 6 - £25,583 - £25,989 FTE
(salary will be pro rata to term time hours)
Start Date of Post: 4th November 2025
We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant, ideally with experience of supporting Special Educational Needs in the primary age range, though training can be provided for the right candidate. You may be expected to work across year groups.
Responsibilities
* Supporting children in lessons, speech and language and social and emotional well-being.
* Supporting children with medical needs and providing personal care for them.
* Supporting pupils with EHCPs and SEND Support Plans with their learning and development in both the classroom and our Resource Base.
* Work under the guidance of teaching staff, Inclusion Manager and outside agencies in order to implement and evaluate agreed work programmes.
Requirements / Qualities
* Experience of supporting Special Educational Needs preferred; training can be provided for the right candidate.
* Flexibility, commitment and the ability to show initiative.
* Effective communication with teaching staff and the Inclusion Manager; ability to work efficiently within the SEND team.
Application details
The application form and job description are available to download from the school site and should be returned to the Headteacher by email at headteacher@etchells.stockport.sch.uk.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 17th October 2025
This school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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