Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Caldershaw Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleton Parish Church School in Manchester is seeking a caring Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. You will support teaching and learning across the school, working with individuals and small groups to help pupils thrive.

A relevant Level 1 qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable. The role reports to the Headteacher and carries NJC pay scale NJC 03-04, with 32.5 hours per week. Closing date 3 September 2026. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 1 qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils' learning, interaction and independence
• Assisting teachers with classroom organisation and activities
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT tasks
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion

Education

Level 1 qualification

Job description

Your Role

Join our Team as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant!

School:

Middleton Parish Church School, Springfield Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 5DL

Job title:

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Contract:

Permanent

Directorate:

Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Bolton

Reporting to:

Headteacher

Grade:

NJC 03 - NJC04 (24,796.00 - 25,185.00 per annum, pro rata)

Hours:

32.5 hours

Start Date:

TBC

Closing Date:

3RD September 2026

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the school, working with individuals and small groups to help pupils thrive.

Key Duties:

1. Supporting pupils' learning, interaction and independence
2. Assisting teachers with classroom organisation and activities
3. Supporting literacy, numeracy and ICT tasks
4. Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion

We are looking for someone who is:

1. Caring and patient, with a genuine passion for supporting children
2. Reliable and organised, with good communication skills
3. Able to work effectively as part of a team
4. Willing to learn and develop professionally
5. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

A relevant Level 1 qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.

Please send any queries to: [e-mail]

Safeguarding Statement:

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children's Barred List Check.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.

Safeguarding Information

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.