Teaching Assistant 2
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M5 4AL |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75773368 |
Summary
St Paul's CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.
At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:
- Resilient
- Ethical
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Thinker
- Adaptable
- Empathetic
- Respectful
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 2 who has:
- Level 2 certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, or Level 2 NVQ for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
- Successful experience of working as a teaching assistant in a school or nursery setting
- Knowledge of how to support the teacher in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities to ensure effective teaching and learning
- Knowledge of how to keep children and young people safe during day-to-day work activities
- Experience of dealing sensitively with challenging behaviour
- The highest standards for themselves and children
- A passion to be part of a creative and personalised approach to learning
- A commitment to be part of a team to secure the best outcomes for children
In response, we can offer successful candidates:
· An inclusive and diverse school community
· Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
· Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust
· A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team
· A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package
Actual Salary £19,547.80 - £21,167.19 per annum Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days
Hours of work - 8:45am - 3:45pm Monday to Friday with 30-minute unpaid lunch break
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
To apply please visit our trust website at: Staff & Careers - Vantage Multi Academy Trust (vantageacademies.co.uk)
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