Teaching 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 3 (£17,192.34 to £17,464.89 actual salary). 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 Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 7PZ
Tel: 0161 439 2238
Teaching Assistant
Scale 3 (£17,192.34 to £17,464.89 actual salary)
Term Time Only
Permanent
Start Date: 9th November 2026
Application Deadline: Friday 9th October 2026 11:59pm
All applications must be completed on the application form provided, in the format of a word document only, and submitted electronically to headteacher@hursthead-inf.stockport.sch.uk
Interview Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026
The Governing Board of Hursthead Infant School are seeking to appoint a dedicated 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 play a key role in ensuring all pupils receive high-quality care, are kept safe, and experience a rich and stimulating curriculum tailored to their individual needs.
In return we offer:
- A happy school environment with a nurturing ethos centered on Belonging, Working Together, Aspiring
- 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
Hursthead Infant 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 post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of Right to Work in the UK, all qualifications verified and references will be obtained prior to the time of the interview.
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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 pays less than about 90% of them.
There are 6,973 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,375 of them in North West.
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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