Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – Full-Time Temporary Role

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

Job summary

St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support class activities and provide 1:1 assistance. The role involves working closely with teaching staff across a range of curriculum tasks and supporting pupils with additional needs.

The post is temporary until August 2027, with a possibility of permanency for the right candidate. Interviews are scheduled for the week starting 12 October 2026. Salary ranges £26,106–£26,847 per annum.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and experience of working in a school setting.
• High expectations of yourself and others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and willingness to share classroom practice with others.
• Highly organised and motivated.
• Active role in the classroom setting.
• Understanding of how young children learn and how to get the best out of children.
• Positive and able to persevere.
• Calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake class-based activities and 1:1 support with pupils.
• Work closely with teaching staff to support key worker groups across curriculum activities.
• Assist with behaviour and safeguarding as part of the school team.

Education

NQF Level 2

Job description

St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support class activities and provide 1:1 assistance. The role involves working closely with teaching staff across a range of curriculum tasks and supporting pupils with additional needs.

The post is temporary until August 2027, with a possibility of permanency for the right candidate. Interviews are scheduled for the week starting 12 October 2026. Salary ranges £26,106–£26,847 per annum.