Full Time Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Learning Support
Congleton High School, United Kingdom

About Us:

Congleton High School (CHS), a member of The Learning Partnership Trust, is a rural school located in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Recognised by Ofsted as “An inclusive school where you aim to get the best out of everyone”. We have a strong team ethos, with students and staff alike welcoming the opportunity to help others succeed. Staff members work collaboratively together with each other, students and parents to build strong relationships and improve outcomes for all.

Congleton High School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school committed to providing high-quality education to all our students. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate full time Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with no previous experience who are passionate about helping young people succeed. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to assist students with additional learning needs, ensuring they receive the guidance and encouragement necessary for their academic progress.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and understanding towards students’ diverse needs.
- Organisational skills to help manage classroom resources effectively.

Values and Attitudes:
- A genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning and development.
- Positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity within the school community.
- Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
- Willingness to learn new skills and take direction from teaching staff.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gill Josephs, SENDCO gjosephs@congletonhigh.com or via Head's PA lmonk@congletonhigh.com

More information about the school can be found on our website: Congleton High School

The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in young people’s lives through dedicated support in the classroom, we would love to hear from you!