Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

# Grade 4 Teaching Assistant

Employer:

The Russett School

Location:

Northwich, Cheshire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
Grade 4 - (SCP 13 - 16) - £25,186 - £25,989 FTEPosted:
7th September 2026

Expires:
23rd September 2026 09:00 AM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
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* Print Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community. Our school caters for children and young people aged 2 to 19, providing a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their individual potential.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide high-quality support to pupils with a range of primary needs, helping them to access learning, develop their independence and enjoy positive experiences at school.
** You will:
*** Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils, both in and outside of the classroom.
* Support pupils to access learning and participate fully in school life.
* Help develop pupils' confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
* Follow individual education and support plans, adapting activities to meet pupils' needs.
* Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
* Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide consistent support.
* Support pupils with their personal, social and emotional development where required.
* Promote positive behaviour and help create a calm, safe and welcoming learning environment.
* Contribute to the wider life of the school and work positively as part of a dedicated team.
** We are looking for someone who is:
*** Caring, patient and compassionate.
* Enthusiastic about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
* Able to build positive relationships with pupils of different ages and abilities.
* Resilient, adaptable and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
* A good communicator who can work effectively as part of a team
* Committed to inclusion and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
* Willing to learn and develop their knowledge and skills.
* Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
** Our pupils would like someone who is:
** Funny, happy, caring, keeps us safe and helps us to learn!"
** We value....... Community – Resilience – Wellbeing – Respect - Empowerment
** At the Russett School we seek to prepare our learners for life through prioritising skills required to meet their full potential. Through our specialist curriculum, our children and young people are empowered through a strong emphasis on the development of individual communication strategies and life skills. Our Russett team provide enriching and safe environments, where our pupils are encouraged to develop independence, whilst promoting well-being for a happy and fulfilled future.

The Russett School is a specialist setting registered for pupils aged 2 to 19 years whose primary need is associated with having a Severe Learning Difficulty (also known as SLD) and/or Complex Learning Needs. We are also part of Shaw Education Trust.

Our curriculum is bespoke. This means that it has been carefully designed specifically for learners who have SLD. It has been written to meet the varying needs of pupils who first and foremost have a severe impairment in relation to their cognitive function and or learning ability.

The Russett School also supports pupils who may have further needs in addition to their severe learning difficulty. For example; some of our pupils have severe communication and interaction needs.

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