Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 05 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M28 3NZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75771709 |
Summary
Required for January 2025
Year Group: EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending upon experience
We are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative teaching assistant who can demonstrate a commitment to supporting pupils’ learning in a creative and caring environment.
The person appointed will join a supportive and hard-working team and must be committed to supporting staff in their class, in their parallel class and phase. The successful candidate must have high standards and expectations of both themselves and for the children they support. The Governors, staff and children at St. Paul’s CE Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent and hardworking teaching assistant. All children deserve the very best and we are looking for that professional person who has a passion for learning and supporting the learning of children and are committed to our school values.
If you are talented and ambitious, possess a real flair for supporting the learning of children and would like to join our vibrant school then this is the job for you. We want people who are caring and committed and who wants to be part of a team.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working in in a primary school setting
- Be supportive of the learning in class with the ability to reflect on their own practice
- Have a good understanding of how children learn
- Have a secure understanding of behaviour and the importance of relationships
- Is creative and can support the engagement of learning in the classroom
- Be able to inspire and motivate children
- Work in partnership with parents/carers and other members of staff to promote the well-being and educational progress of each pupil
- Be an excellent and positive communicator with both children and adults.
- Work well within a team, contributing to the shared ethos and values of the school and partnership.
In return we can offer you:
- An inclusive ethos where the values of excellence, respect, challenge and self-belief are at the forefront of everything we do
- Children who respond to passionate engagement
- Highly supportive colleagues and governors
- Supportive and high quality CPD
- A forward thinking school with dedicated and highly skilled staff.
If you would like further information about the school, please contact the school office 0161 921 1120.
Closing Date & Shortlisting: Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Dates: Friday 16th January 2026
We thank you for your interest. If you have not been contacted by Monday, 12th January 2026 then unfortunately you have not been unsuccessful on this occasion.
St. Paul’s CE Primary 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 position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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