KS2 Teaching Assistant

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Manchester is seeking a dedicated lower key stage 2 teaching assistant to support pupils and deliver targeted interventions. The role offers excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work closely with colleagues to enhance student learning. Candidates should have experience in Key Stage 1 or 2 and be able to engage effectively with parents and the school community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working within Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.
• Ability to engage with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and deliver targeted interventions.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Creativity

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term (this could convert to a permanent position), Term Time Only

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy/Literacy Skills

Salary: TA 3 Scaled point 7 to 11 £25,584 to £27,269 per annum pro rata

Start Date: 1st September 2025

About The Role

We are seeking to employ a lower key stage 2 teaching assistant to work across our lower Key Stage 2 department supporting pupils and delivering targeted interventions. Our lower Key Stage 2 provision comprises two Year 3 and Year 4 classes.

We offer the successful candidate excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work and grow alongside colleagues in our school. We are looking for someone who shares our vision and values, and who is driven to go the extra mile to offer our pupils the best education they can.

About the Candidate

Candidates should have experience working within either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and engaging with parents, colleagues, and other professionals to support pupil development. They should be able to work effectively as part of a team, be creative, show initiative and flexibility, and adapt teaching to enable all pupils to engage with the curriculum.

About Us

Ashbury Meadow Primary School is a two-form entry school, with the Ashbury Meadow Sure Start Centre attached. Further information about our school can be found on our website: http://www.ashburymeadow.co.uk/

To apply for the role, please download the application form and email it to [e-mail] or post it to the school's address.

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This post is subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and other pre-employment checks where applicable.