Teaching Assistant Level 2

Moston Lane Primary; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave

3 days volunteering leave

35-hour week for full-time roles

Pension scheme

Job summary

Moston Lane Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting groups of children in and out of class, with a strong focus on improving reading, writing and mathematics skills.

Excellent literacy and numeracy are essential and an assessment will form part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will plan and deliver a 20-minute activity and demonstrate a caring, motivated approach to help each child reach their

Qualifications

• Requires GCSE English & Maths and strong literacy/numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support groups of children in class and out of class with emphasis on improving reading, writing and mathematics skills.
• Plan and deliver a 20-minute activity to a group of children.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Contract Type:Fixed Term Working Hours:Full Time, 35 hours per week Number of Positions:1 Qualifications Required:GCSE English & Maths Start Date:30th November 2026 Salary:£26,427 per annum

Moston Lane Primary School are seek seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, caring and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking team.

The role will involve supporting groups of children in class and out of class, with a strong emphasis on improving reading, writing and mathematics skills.

Candidates will need excellent literacy and numeracy skills and an assessment of these will form part of the recruitment process.

In addition to the interview you will be required to plan and deliver a 20 minute activity to a group of children. More information will be provided to successful applicants.

The successful applicant will be someone special who:

• Loves children
• Is personable and friendly
• Has the ability to help each child reach their full potential
• Has proven experience of raising attainment and dedicated to school improvement and the success of Moston Lane Primary School
• Is highly motivated individual who will ensure the best possible outcomes for the people they work with.
• Has GCSE's in Literacy and Maths
• Has excellent behaviour management skills
• Has excellent communication skills
• Can liaise effectively with staff

In return we can offer you:

• A good school, committed to excellence in all areas of school life
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team of staff and Governors
• A school committed to being "the best you can be"
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

Benefits we offer:

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave,rising to 31 days after five years’service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• TheUK’s largest local government pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts andperks
• Good Employment Charter member

For more information about working for Manchester Council, please visit Careers - Manchester City Council

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.

In return we can offer you:

• A good school, committed to excellence in all areas of school life
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team of staff and Governors
• A school committed to being "the best you can be"
• Opportunities for continuing professional development