Teaching Assistant Level 1

Salary: £12,303 - £12,496

About the Role
22 Hours per week

St Chad's Church in Wales Voluntary Aided School a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support a pupil within the school.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and contribute to the warm, supportive ethos that defines our school.

About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely alongside the class teacher to support children's learning, wellbeing, and development. This role requires someone who can build positive relationships, adapt to the needs of the class, and contribute to the wider life of our school community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Loves working with children and supporting their growth
Is consistent, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships
Works effectively as part of a team and uses their initiative confidently
Brings a positive attitude and a sense of humour to daily school life
Has developed valuable skills through experience in a range of settings

Essential Experience and Qualities:

A strong, resilient character with experience of working with children in a school or other relevant environment
A genuine commitment to supporting children's social, emotional, and academic development

Safeguarding
StChad's CIW VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

For further information about the post please contact Nicola Locker on 01948 830 238 or via email. [email protected]
About Us
StChad's CIW VA Primary School in Hanmer is a small, family‑oriented village school rooted in a long Christian tradition and set in the picturesque rural community of Hanmer. With around 103 children on roll and four mixed‑age classes, it offers an intimate, nurturing environment where every child is known and supported as an individual. The school emphasises care, compassion, and strong community links, working closely with families to help children grow in confidence, curiosity, and faith.

The school's ethos centres on nurturing young minds and hearts, promoting values such as generosity, compassion, courage, and friendship, all woven into daily school life. Its long history-of 350 years-adds to its sense of identity and belonging within the village.

More information about the school on

www.stchadsschool.co.uk