Teaching Assistant - Level 3 - KS1/KS2

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Job summary

Bowlee Park Community Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning across Key Stage 1 and 2. The role involves working with pupils, parents, staff and governors, with a focus on literacy and numeracy, and a regular 32.5-hour week from 8:40am to 3:40pm, Monday to Friday.

Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, as visa sponsorship is not available. The school offers a supportive team and opportunities to contribute to pupil achievement.

Qualifications

• Recent successful experience in a primary school, KS1/KS2.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning across KS1/KS2.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

A Teaching Assistant post at Bowlee Park Community Primary School, covering Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The work centres on supporting pupils' learning across the primary years, where the post calls for strong literacy and numeracy. Hours are 32.5 a week, 8.40am to 3.40pm Monday to Friday, with work alongside pupils, parents, staff and governors. Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are required, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What’s required

Experience

• Recent successful experience in a primary school, in KS1/KS2

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work as part of a team with a positive outlook
• High expectations of pupils' achievement
• Vision, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• Driven by the needs of children

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligible to work in the UK

What’s offered

• EAP, listed without detail