Rode Heath Primary School Job Vacancy: Grade 4 Teaching Assistant Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term time only, 38 weeks per year) Salary: Grade 4 SCP 5 – £12.85 per hour Contract: Temporary – 1 year We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our team. Rode Heath Primary School is seeking a passionate, creative, and proactive Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to support learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils in class and deliver targeted interventions. The ideal candidate will: Be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to supporting children’s learning and development. Have experience working with primary-aged children, particularly those with special educational needs. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with both children and adults. Show initiative, creativity, and a positive attitude to problem-solving. Be aligned with the school’s values and vision, putting children at the heart of everything they do. Be a strong team player who can also work independently. Have a great sense of humour and a resilient, can-do attitude. Present themselves as a positive role model for pupils. Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable). Be committed to safeguarding and confidentiality at all times. In return, we offer: A supportive, experienced, and welcoming team of staff. Wonderful children who are confident, enthusiastic, and proud of their school. A warm and inclusive school community where wellbeing and respect are central to our ethos. Opportunities for high-quality training and continuous professional development. A dedicated and knowledgeable governing body who support staff wellbeing and work-life balance. No blame culture with a very strong support network where all adults work together as a team to achieve outstanding results in every sense of the word. If you are committed to making a difference and helping every child thrive, we would love to hear from you. Rode Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in the UK and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Please note all applications and supporting information must be e-mailed directly to admin@rodeheath.cheshire.sch.uk : - Mrs C Powell, at the school. Closing date: Monday 30 th June Interview date: Friday 4 th July How to apply Please note all applications and supporting information must be e-mailed directly to admin@rodeheath.cheshire.sch.uk : - Mrs C Powell, at the school. C losing date: Monday 30 th June Interview date: Friday 4 th July