Teaching Assistant Level 1 / 2

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Wharton Primary School in Salford is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 or 2 to join the Key Stage 2 team. This role is 27.5 hours per week, term time only, with salary bands for TA1 and TA2.

You will support individuals and small groups, work with a dedicated team, and contribute to high standards of behaviour and learning. The post is temporary for 12 months with potential extension, with start date October 2026.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed TA1/TA2 for KS2 support.
• Willingness to work as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and small groups in KS2.
• Assist teaching staff to maintain high standards of learning and behaviour.

Skills

Pupil support

Teamwork

Job description

Wharton Primary School

Headteacher: Ms Helen Fielding

Tel: [phone] 799 8611

Teaching Assistant Level 1/2

27.5 hours per week Term Time Only

Salary: £16,892 - £17,159 (TA1), £17,709 - £18,280 (TA2)

Date required: October 2026

Wharton Primary School is part of The LINK Education Trust – a group of 8 Salford schools working collaboratively to promote best outcomes for all.

The Local Governing Board of Wharton Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed TA1 or 2 to work in Key Stage 2 supporting individuals and small groups of pupils. The successful candidate may be a graduate who is considering a career in the education sector or a career Teaching Assistant. They be working as part of a dedicated and supportive team and will have high expectations of standards and behaviour.

This is initially a temporary 12 month contract with a possibility of extending subject to pupil numbers and budget.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Visits to the school arranged by contacting the school office on 0161 560 8180

Closing Date: Monday 5th October

Shortlisting: Monday 5th October

Interviews: 7th & 8th October

Please note shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.


• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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