Teaching Assistant

Acacias Community Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacias Community Primary School in Manchester is seeking an excellent Teaching Assistant to join our TA team on a temporary, full-time basis. The post supports learners with a range of needs and would suit a graduate or someone with TA experience, with a strong focus on numeracy and literacy.

We offer a supportive staff team, opportunities for professional development, safeguarding commitment, and a school environment that values educational excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or relevant childcare experience.
• Numeracy and literacy skills essential.
• Communication skills and ability to relate to people.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and support learning activities.
• Contribute to a supportive TA team and school improvement.
• Experience of safeguarding and welfare procedures to be followed.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree or TA Level 2 qualification

Graduate considered

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week - 8.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: 4th January 2027
Salary: Grade 3 (pts 4-6, 39wks TTO) Actual salary £22,732 - £23,093

We are looking for an excellent teaching assistant to join our TA team. This post would be particularly suitable for someone with a degree or with existing TA experience.

Experience of working with children, degree or Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent); excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential, as well as good communication skills and the ability to relate to people.

Applications from graduates without a teaching assistant qualification will be considered. This role would be particularly suitable for a graduate looking to gain experience prior to starting teacher training or an ECT.

For this job we are looking for:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
• Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programm
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
• Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate

We can offer:

• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn;
• An enthusiastic and committed staff
• A leadership team committed to continuous school improvement;
• A commitment to your continuing professional development
• Join Acacias School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.

Acacias CP School is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.

Acacias CPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

All applicants should note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All applicants should read and understand the schools Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy which are available on our schools website / about us / policies.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Full time 8.30-4.00 Mon-Fri)

Acacias is a good school with a very supportive staff team who have high expectations for themselves, their colleagues and their pupils. We have a proven track history of supporting our teaching assistants (TAs) onto professional careers including teaching and educational psychology. We are looking for an excellent teaching assistant to join our TA team. This post would be particularly suitable for someone with a degree or with existing TA experience.

Experience of working with children, degree or Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent); excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential, as well as good communication skills and the ability to relate to people. Applications from graduates without a teaching assistant qualification will be considered. This role would be particularly suitable for a graduate looking to gain experience prior to starting teacher training or an ECT.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

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.

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