Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Agnes CE Primary School VC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Committed team

Motivated pupils

Professional environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

St Agnes CE Primary School VC in Manchester invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 on a fixed-term contract for 1 year. The role is full-time, 8:00 to 15:30, with a starting date of 2 November 2026. Salary ranges from £26,427 to £26,847 per annum, aligned with UK pay scales.

Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C) and a Level 2 TA qualification, plus enthusiasm to support children of varied abilities and needs. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE (A–C) in English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant qualification
• Willingness to support extra-curricular activities
• Ability to work with children of different ability and needs

Responsibilities

• Engage pupils across the Primary phase
• Support classroom management and routines
• Contribute to school events and activities
• Support the Christian ethos of the school

Skills

Enthusiasm to work with children

Experience in Primary phase

Strong class management

Engage pupils

Initiative

Support extra-curricular activities

Support Christian ethos

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term 1 year initially

Working Hours:Full Time 8:00 to 3:30

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: TA2

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Salary: £26,427 to 26,847 per annum

We require the following:

• GCSE (A – C) or equivalent in English and Maths
• Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant qualification
• Enthusiasm to work with children of different ability, skill levels and needs
• Experience working across the preferred Primary phase, with a focus in Early Years
• A strong, confident individual with secure class management strategies
• Ability to engage pupils
• Ability to use own initiative
• Willingness to support extra-curricular activities in school
• Support the Christian ethos of the school

We can offer:

• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all children
• An opportunity to work with beautifully behaved, enthusiastic and motivated children
• A supportive and professional working environment where everybody’s views are valued and important
• High quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities with a focus on collaborative learning and leadership

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.