Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M14 6HW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 96b70813-f120-492f-967d-bf95e7f27581 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of this successful, voluntary aided school are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Teaching Assistant to be part of our support staff team at St James CE Primary School, Birch in Rusholme.
This post will be based in the Reception class, therefore experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is desirable.
About the Candidate
The role includes:
• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
• Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme, or an equivalent qualification
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
• Ability to use relevant technology
• Understanding of the national curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Excellent opportunities for CPD
• A supportive staff and Governing Body
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn
• A school which fosters community cohesion
As a Teaching Assistant you will be working with the class teachers, SENDCO and other members of staff to provide curriculum support and interventions for our children.
Commitment to safeguarding
St James' C of E School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Governors of this successful, voluntary aided school are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Teaching Assistant to be part of our support staff team at St James CE Primary School, Birch in Rusholme.
This post will be based in the Reception class, therefore experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is desirable.
About the Candidate
The role includes:
• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
• Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme, or an equivalent qualification
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
• Ability to use relevant technology
• Understanding of the national curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Excellent opportunities for CPD
• A supportive staff and Governing Body
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn
• A school which fosters community cohesion
As a Teaching Assistant you will be working with the class teachers, SENDCO and other members of staff to provide curriculum support and interventions for our children.
Commitment to safeguarding
St James' C of E School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.