Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Academics Education
This is a full-time role, ideal for a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding position in education.
About the Role:-
Position: Teaching Assistant
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Location: Congleton, Cheshire
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
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Contract: Full-time
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Start Date: ASAP
You will be working closely with class teachers to support learning across the primary age range, providing both academic and emotional support to pupils. The role includes working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a 1:1 and small group basis.
The Ideal Candidate Will:-
Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant in primary schools
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Have a strong SEN background (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties)
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Be adaptable and confident working across multiple year groups
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Have a caring, patient, and proactive approach
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Be able to work effectively as part of a school team
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Leading education recruitment agency with strong local schools
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Ongoing support from an experienced consultant
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Competitive daily pay rates
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
This Teaching Assistant job in Congleton is perfect for someone looking to make a real difference in a supportive and welcoming school environment.
Apply today with Academics to secure your next Teaching Assistant role in Congleton.
Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your SEN experience prominently as the advert specifically mentions ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 SEN pupils across KS1-KS2, improving reading levels by 2 years average'
🎯 Emphasise your adaptability across year groups as they need someone flexible for primary age range
🤝 Showcase your 1:1 and small group work experience as these are key requirements
🌟 Mention any specific SEN training or qualifications you have to stand out from other candidates
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- •Delivered 1:1 SEN support to 12 primary pupils with ASD and ADHD, achieving 85% improvement in individual learning targets
- •Managed small group interventions for SEMH pupils across Years 2-6, reducing classroom disruptions by 60% over one term
- •Collaborated with 8 class teachers to adapt curriculum materials for learning difficulties, supporting 25 SEN pupils weekly
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Teaching Assistant position with Academics Education in Congleton. Your requirement for someone with strong SEN experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD and SEMH needs aligns perfectly with my background in primary education support.
My background in working with children with special educational needs has equipped me with the patience and adaptability needed to support pupils across multiple year groups. I have experience delivering both 1:1 interventions and small group sessions, always maintaining a caring and proactive approach to help children achieve their potential.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt learning materials for children with ASD?
- ›What strategies do you use for managing ADHD behaviours in the classroom?
- ›How do you support children with SEMH needs during challenging moments?
- ›Describe your approach to 1:1 intervention sessions
- ›How do you track and monitor progress for SEN pupils?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped a struggling pupil achieve a breakthrough
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to support different year groups
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour while maintaining a positive learning environment?
- ›Give an example of how you've worked effectively as part of a school team
- ›Tell me about a time you showed patience with a particularly difficult student
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped a struggling pupil achieve a breakthrough
Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to support different year groups