Employer: Stockport Council
Location: Torkington Primary School, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6NR
Job Title: KS1 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Salary: NJC Scale 2.4 - £17,466.23 pro rata actual salary
Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time only
Contract type: 12 Months Fixed Term (Initially)
Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Responsibilities
- Able to work on their own initiative.
- Passionate about ensuring SEND pupils make progress both academically and pastorally.
- A range of strategies and understanding of how to engage pupils in the learning taking place within the classroom.
- Be personable, friendly and have a good sense of humour.
- Committed to their own professional development.
- Have the ability to work successfully in a team.
- Highly motivated individual who will ensure the best possible outcomes for the young person/people they work with.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Suitably well qualified.
Qualifications
- Good knowledge of how children learn.
- Experience of working with children with SEND, particularly speech, language and communication difficulties, and an understanding of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health).
- Subject to satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Benefits
- A thorough induction to ensure that you excel in your new role.
- Support from SENDCo.
- Supportive Teachers who work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants.
- Well behaved and motivated pupils.
- A friendly, supportive school community.
- Continuing professional development.
- The opportunity to work in an Ofsted Rated ‘Good’ school.
Stockport Council Valuing Diversity.
Teaching Assistant employer: Torkington Primary
Torkington Primary, as part of Stockport Council, is an excellent employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff while fostering a nurturing environment for students. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. Located in a supportive community, this role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on academic and pastoral progress.
