Administrative & Teaching Assistant

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Manchester is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Administrative & Teaching Assistant. The role includes providing administrative support and assisting in the classroom, ensuring a positive learning environment for pupils. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills, with a caring approach towards children. This position offers a full-time contract and the opportunity for personal development in a supportive team.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask effectively.
• A caring, patient, and supportive attitude towards children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support in the school office.
• Assist teaching staff by preparing resources and supporting lessons.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment for pupils.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: £21,628 per annum pro rata
Start Date: 3rd November 2025

The Governors of St Augustine's Primary School are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible Administrative & Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine administrative support with classroom-based assistance, ensuring the smooth running of our school and supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Key Duties

• Provide high-quality administrative support in the school office, including handling correspondence, financial admin, maintaining accurate records, and managing office tasks.
• Assist teaching staff by preparing resources, supporting lessons, and working with small groups or individual pupils.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask effectively.
• A caring, patient, and supportive attitude towards children.

Previous experience in an administrative or teaching assistant role is desirable, though training will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in both school operations and pupil learning.

About the Candidate

We are looking for a person who:

• has great organisational and IT skills.
• is a team player with good communication skills.
• is caring, patient, and ready to make a difference.
• can enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning
• can work effectively as part of a team
• has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• has a sense of humour
• will be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community

In Return We Can Offer

• a commitment to personal development
• a positive and supportive working environment
• a friendly, hard working and supportive team of staff, governors and parents

About Us

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We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.