Teaching Assistant Level 2 Point 7-9

St Andrew's Methodist Primary (Little Hulton); Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Methodist Primary (Little Hulton) in Salford invites applications for a creative, enthusiastic and outstanding teaching assistant. The post is fixed-term until 31 December 2027 and supports a high-performing school with OFSTED 2024 rating.

We are looking for a child-centred, highly motivated and well-organised team player who shares our caring ethos and is flexible within the school’s collaborative culture. DBS check is required.

Skills

Child centred

Team player

Curriculum knowledge

Motivated

Well organised

Job description

Fixed term until 31/12/2027

This is a unique opportunity to join our happy, successful and very special school family.

We need a creative, enthusiastic and outstanding teaching assistant who shares our high standards, expectations and caring ethos.

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the curriculum and a passion for developing children. The candidate will need to be child centred, highly motivated and well organised.

We are looking for someone who is a flexible team player and who is supportive of the school’s vision and ethos.

We can offer:

• High performing school judged ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED in 2024
• A friendly, supportive and highly skilled staff team
• Parents and families who engage positively with school
• Delightful children who are happy, courteous and love to learn
• Beautiful indoor and outdoor learning environments

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

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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Supporting Documents

• Job Description
• Person Specification