Teaching Assistant Level 2

Christ The King RC Primary (Worsley); Walkden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ the King RCPS in Walkden is seeking an Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support a child with additional needs. The role runs 30 hours per week plus 5 term-time days, Monday to Friday 9am–3:30pm, across EYFS and KS1. It is a fixed-term contract with start date in September 2026.

The successful candidate will join a Good Catholic School, working closely with teachers and the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to a caring environment and Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive, inspirational and self-motivated attitude.
• Flexible, organised and able to work with teachers and SLT.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with additional needs.
• Work with the teaching staff to support learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Organised

Flexible

Job description

Christ the King RCPS

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Working Hours 30 hours per week + 5 Term Time Only Days per Year

Monday Friday 9am 3.30pm

EYFS and KS1

Start Date September 2026

The Governors of this Good Catholic School are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to join our team as soon as possible. Please note that this is a fixed term contract and you will be supporting a child with additional needs.

Are you a team player, enthusiastic, motivated, organised, flexible, reactive and proactive?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is positive, inspirational and self-motivated.
• Has a flexible approach to managing their time and workload.
• Is able to contribute to a dedicated team and work closely with the teachers and SLT.
• Will support the Catholic ethos of the school.

We can offer you:

• Children who are happy, well behaved, friendly and eager to learn.
• A caring, talented and committed staff with supportive parents and carers.
• A welcoming and friendly school which will allow you to flourish and provide you with support and opportunities for you to fulfil your professional and personal potential.
• A fully engaging Governing Body which challenges, supports and shares our ambitions.

If you feel you could make a positive contribution to our school, we would be pleased to receive an application from you. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Mrs N Potts on 0161 5677472.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th September

Interview process: From Wednesday 9th September

Christ the King is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this 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.

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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