Teaching Assistant

Higher Openshaw Community School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Openshaw Community School is seeking a committed individual for a full-time post (35 hours per week) to support primary-age learners. The role requires English and Maths GCSE at Level C/5 or equivalent and a passion for helping young people progress.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative, have good communication skills, and be willing to meet safeguarding and DBS checks. This post aligns with our inclusive, safeguarding-focused ethos.

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE at Level C / Grade 5 or equivalent.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Be an excellent team player.

Responsibilities

• Have experience of working with or caring for primary age children.
• Have a basic knowledge of first aid, child welfare and hygiene.
• Relate well to both children and adults.
• Work constructively as part of a larger team and know your role.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Team player

Passion for helping young people

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 5/C)

Job description

Contract and Salary

Contract Type: Permanant

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Possess English and Maths GCSE (Minimum Level C / Grade 5) or equivalent qualifications

Salary: £27,274 - £29,071 per annum

Start Date: 30th November 2026

We are looking for someone:

• Who possess English and Maths GCSE (Minimum Level C / Grade 5) or equivalent qualifications
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Who is able to demonstrate you have the ability to use your own initiative
• Is an excellent team player
• Is passionate about helping young people make progress and succeed
• Is resilient with effective behaviour management strategies when required

The successful candidates will:

• Have experience of working with or caring for primary age children.
• Have a basic knowledge of first aid, child welfare and hygiene.
• Have the ability to relate well to both children and adults.
• Be able to work constructively as part of a larger team, understanding roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

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