Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor (Level 3 / C2)
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1PB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | adecf5a8-b0bb-44db-bf44-573c7c7eb6ee |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Whitehill Primary School is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team from September.We are looking for somebody that:
- Has a real passion for working with children in the Early Years
- Is fully committed to the school ethos that every child can "Shine like a Star" through high expectations, personal development and excellent enrichment opportunities
- Understands the needs of a diverse community and the challenges this may bring
- Has excellent reading, writing and numeracy skills
- Is passionate about developing exciting learning experiences for children
- Has a thirst for developing their own learning and understanding
- Is committed to working as part of a team and working alongside parents
- Is organised
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and values working as a key member of the team
- Is totally inclusive in approach
- Has the ability to use mobile technologies (such as iPads)
Please see our personal specification for essential and desirable skills and experience when completing your personal statement.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming, friendly school where everyone is valued
- Charismatic children who enjoy school and learning new skills
- A supportive and knowledgeable Leadership Team and Governing Body
- Access to Local Government Pension School
- A commitment to continued professional development and support
Further details about the role
Whilst this role is advertised as an EYFS teaching assistant, as an employee of the school there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
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. Stockport Council Valuing Diversity
Whitehill Primary School is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team from September.We are looking for somebody that:
- Has a real passion for working with children in the Early Years
- Is fully committed to the school ethos that every child can "Shine like a Star" through high expectations, personal development and excellent enrichment opportunities
- Understands the needs of a diverse community and the challenges this may bring
- Has excellent reading, writing and numeracy skills
- Is passionate about developing exciting learning experiences for children
- Has a thirst for developing their own learning and understanding
- Is committed to working as part of a team and working alongside parents
- Is organised
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and values working as a key member of the team
- Is totally inclusive in approach
- Has the ability to use mobile technologies (such as iPads)
Please see our personal specification for essential and desirable skills and experience when completing your personal statement.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming, friendly school where everyone is valued
- Charismatic children who enjoy school and learning new skills
- A supportive and knowledgeable Leadership Team and Governing Body
- Access to Local Government Pension School
- A commitment to continued professional development and support
Further details about the role
Whilst this role is advertised as an EYFS teaching assistant, as an employee of the school there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
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. Stockport Council Valuing Diversity