KS2 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M22 9NS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 341e579d-97f2-458b-8308-28c1f81e398b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate must have the following:
• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Achieved at least grades A*- C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths
• Experience of working with children in Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2
• Experience of taking groups and a whole class on your own
• A proven track record of working with small groups in an educational setting and the ability to show evidence of impact on children’s attainment through the use of interventions
• Be very well organised, have great communication skills and an enthusiasm for supporting children of all abilities
• Good ICT skills
• A positive and proactive approach when supporting learning and behaviour
• Work well under pressure and achieve set targets
• An understanding of the role of Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the school
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn
• A very supportive and committed school community
• A happy and harmonious environment in which every child really does matter
• A commitment to your professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
The ideal candidate must have the following:
• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Achieved at least grades A*- C (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths
• Experience of working with children in Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2
• Experience of taking groups and a whole class on your own
• A proven track record of working with small groups in an educational setting and the ability to show evidence of impact on children’s attainment through the use of interventions
• Be very well organised, have great communication skills and an enthusiasm for supporting children of all abilities
• Good ICT skills
• A positive and proactive approach when supporting learning and behaviour
• Work well under pressure and achieve set targets
• An understanding of the role of Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the school
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn
• A very supportive and committed school community
• A happy and harmonious environment in which every child really does matter
• A commitment to your professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service