Teaching Assistant – Level 1 in LKS2

Grosvenor Road Primary; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Grosvenor Road Primary School in Pendlebury is seeking a fixed-term teaching assistant to support learning in Lower Key Stage 2 from September 2026. The role requires good literacy and numeracy skills, flexibility and a willingness to undertake training; NVQ or equivalent qualification is desirable.

You will be part of an experienced team, with opportunities for professional development and safeguarding obligations, including a fully enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
• Experience and flexibility.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• NVQ or similar qualification desirable.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Experience

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Required for September 2026

This is a fixed term contract for 1 year, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

This post is to support learning in Lower Key Stage 2. Grosvenor Road Primary School is a happy, thriving school where everyone works together to ensure we provide the very best education for the children in our care.

Good Literacy and Numeracy skills, experience, flexibility, and a willingness to undertake training is essential; an NVQ or similar qualification is desirable.

In return, the school can offer you the chance to be part of an experienced team, children who are eager to learn and a range of professional development opportunities.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0161 560 8175 to arrange an appointment.

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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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