Teaching Assistant Level 1
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M7 4XG |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75743425 |
Summary
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Higher Broughton, ,M7 4XG
Tel: 0161 470 2660
Headteacher: Mr David Deane OBE
TEACHING ASSISTANT x 2 required ASAP (Level 1)
Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 (with the likelihood of a permanent role thereafter)
32.5 hrs per week - term time only (normal working hours are 8:15am, finishing at 3.45pm. These hours are flexible if needed)
One post is for a classroom TA (key stage yet to be decided) and the other is a Special Needs Support role.
School will provide all the support and training required to those candidates appointed to ensure they are confident and capable to in fulfilling the above roles. No previous experience is required.
St Thomas of Canterbury Primary school is a happy and successful place to work. We are looking for motivated people to come and join our staff team.
We are looking for someone who is;
- Passionate about making a difference to children’s lives
- A fast learner
- Excellent spoken and written English and Maths skills
- Is caring and flexible, who will enjoy working as part of our excellent staff team
- Has a good understanding of education and is able to extend young children’s learning
- Is able to support the class teacher in all aspects
Required as soon as possible
Closing date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.
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