KS1 Teaching Assistant

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary in Salford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team. The successful candidate will have experience with young children, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS framework.

This role supports our Catholic ethos and a warm, welcoming learning environment. Commencement is 4th January 2027 or earliest date subject to checks; closing date is 9th November 2026 with

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with young children.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Be confident, positive and professional.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Support Early Years team in delivering learning activities.
• Assist with the development and well-being of pupils.
• Contribute to a warm and welcoming school environment.

Skills

Experience with young children

Excellent communication skills

Confident and professional

Knowledge of EYC development

Familiarity with EYFS framework

Job description

The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Mount Street. Salford, M3 6LU

Telephone: [phone]

Email: stpeter&[e-mail]

Website: www.cathedralschoolstpeterandjohn.com

Head Teacher: Mrs K Campbell

K S1 Teaching Assistant

Date required: January 2027

“Growing together within God’s loving family, we support, challenge and inspire each other to become the best that we can be.”

The Governing Body and Head Teacher of The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our excellent Early Years team.

The successful candidate will be experienced working with young children and will have excellent communication skills, be confident, positive and professional. It is essential to have good knowledge and understanding of early child development and learning and the revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

About Us – Our dedicated and hard-working staff all contribute to our strong Catholic ethos, creating a warm and welcoming school for all. We strive to ensure the best education and wellbeing so that all are given every opportunity to become the best that they can be.

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Shortlisting: 13th November

Interview and Task: Week Beginning 23rd November

Commencement Date: 4th January 2027 or earliest date subject to checks

The 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 post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

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We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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