Apprentice Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Salford, M6 6ET |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 22 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of St Sebastian’s RC Primary School are seeking to recruit a dedicated and talented teaching assistant to join our welcoming school.
We are looking for candidates that will:
• Aim to develop their skills under the guidance of school staff;
• Be committed to undertaking an apprenticeship framework in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools at level 2 (18 month study period);
• Be committed to undertaking functional skills in maths and English at Level 2 (if exemptions don’t apply)
• Be able to listen to advice given and follow clear directives;
• Have a positive approach to working with children;
• Commit to developing independent learners and encourage our children to achieve their potential;
• Be flexible in working across all key stages;
• Be able to work efficiently and independently;
• Promote a nurturing environment that stimulates positive behaviour and well-being;
• Commit to working in partnership with all those involved in the life of the school;
What the school offers its staff
We will provide:
• A kind and caring ethos with high expectations;
• An enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly staff team
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff development
• Supportive governors and parents
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher, Mrs Caroline Doyle.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.