Midday Assistant
Hursthead Infant SchoolStockport, North West
Overview
This is a education role (full time) with Hursthead Infant School based in Stockport. The advertised salary is Scale 1 (£25,614 pro rata). Applications close on 14 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Hursthead Infant School
Kirkstead Rd, Cheadle, SK8 7PZ
0161 439 2238
Midday Assistant
Scale 1 (£25,614 pro rata)
7.1 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Term Time Only
Permanent
Start Date: 12 October 2026
Application Deadline: 27 September 2026, 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to headteacher@hursthead-inf.stockport.sch.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Shortlisting Date: 28 September 2026
Interview Date: 1 October 2026
The Governing Board of Hursthead Infant School are looking for a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and hardworking staff team.
We are looking for a committed, and talented individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and well-being. The successful candidate will be required to provide whole class teaching for pre-planned cover in addition to supporting individuals and small groups, both in the classroom and in delivering interventions across the school.
In return we offer:
- A happy school environment with a nurturing ethos centered on ‘We care, we learn, we belong’
- Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
- A clear commitment to professional development of all staff
- A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team who are committed to providing the best for our children
- A successful, happy and forward thinking whole school community
Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact headteacher@hursthead-inf.stockport.sch.uk for an informal discussion about the role
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.
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Supporting Documents
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How this role compares
We hold 628 school vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £26,403. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
There are 6,973 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,375 of them in North West.
You have 11 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 21 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Hursthead Infant School has 1 other vacancy open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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