Thorn Grove Primary School
Woodstock Avenue
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 7LD
Phone: 0161 485 1177
Role: Teaching Assistant
Hours: 30 hours per week (Mon to Fri 8.30am-3.30pm with a 1-hour break), term time only
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Sept 2025
The Headteacher, Governors and children at Thorn Grove Primary School wish to appoint a
caring and passionate EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our successful, friendly and inclusive school. We are an excellent school committed to the highest quality education and professional development where we nurture our whole school community to be curious, respectful, aspirational individuals.
The successful candidate will need to be able to:
Form positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
Provide quality interactions with children and promote purposeful play
Work effectively as part of a team but be able to use their own initiative to improve outcomes for all pupils
Support children with Special Educational Needs
Demonstrate that they have high expectations for behaviour whilst promoting fair and inclusive practises
Show a commitment to their professional development
The post will involve:
Supporting in the delivery of high quality teaching and learning activities
Teaching small groups in class where necessary
Assisting the teacher in the management and preparation of resources
Adapting planning to meet the needs of the pupils
Supporting in the recording and collation of evidence for assessment purposes
Applicants should possess a high standard of spoken and written English and have GCSE English and Maths (A-C grades or equivalent). Previous experience of working in the Foundation Stage and having a sound knowledge of phonics, the Foundation Stage Profile and curriculum is highly desirable.
Thorn Grove is a one form entry, high achieving school recognised for its inclusive ethos and practise. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and providing a broad and balanced curriculum and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
For more information and an application pack, please email [emailprotected]. Please make sure that your completed application form details how you can meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.
Completed application forms should be returned to the school by email to [emailprotected] or by post to the school address above.
This 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.
Closing date: Wednesday 16 July 2025
Interviews: Monday 21 July 2025
Woodstock Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 7LD, United Kingdom
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