Teaching Assistant Level 1

Woodland Community Primary; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodland Community Primary School invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to join our caring and aspirational team. The role is permanent, part-time, 33.25 hours per week, term-time, with an actual salary of £19,081–£19,380.

The successful candidate will support teaching and learning in our primary phase, be enthusiastic and creative, and work closely with staff and pupils to maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teaching and learning in a primary setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to contribute to wider school life.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning at a high level in the primary phase.
• Be enthusiastic, creative, innovative and prepared to roll up your sleeves.
• Maintain high expectations of pupils' behaviour, learning and achievement.
• Be an excellent communicator with stakeholders and staff.
• Support the wider aspects of school life.

Job description

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 33.25 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £19,081 - £19,380

Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026

The children, staff and Governors of Woodland Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join our caring and aspirational team.

Woodland Community Primary School is a warm and supportive community. The school has high ambitions for pupils’ achievement and behaviour...Pupils and staff enjoy excellent relationships. Pupils feel happy and well cared for...Pupils are excited to contribute to school life...They have many opportunities to learn outside the classroom and explore their local area...They are particularly proud to represent the school in sporting events...As a result of the significant improvements to the teaching of English and mathematics in the last few years, pupils are making rapid gains in their learning. (Ofsted, February 2025)

Based in fantastic grounds and with amazing resources, Woodland Community Primary School is a happy, inclusive school with high standards of behaviour.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record of supporting teaching and learning at a high level in the primary phase
• Be enthusiastic, creative, innovative and prepared to ‘roll their sleeves up and have a go’
• Have high expectations of pupil’s behaviour, behaviours for learning and achievement
• Be an excellent communicator who is committed to being proactive in working in positive partnership with all stakeholders
• Be willing to involve themselves in, and support, the wider aspects of school life

In return we can offer:

• A happy, inclusive and supportive school environment
• Children who are polite, well behaved and enthusiastic learners
• Excellent support for your professional development
• A very well-resourced learning environment
• A welcoming, friendly and extremely hardworking staff team

For further information, please contact Chloe Boardman, School Business Manager by email ([e-mail]) or telephone [phone]

Closing Date Thursday 15th October at 11:59pm

Shortlisting Friday 16th October 2026 (Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).

Interviews Week commencing 19th October 2026

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.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (para 220).

Supporting Documents

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form
• Application Guidance
• Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice