Teaching Assistant Level 1
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Manchester, M26 4DG |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 12 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Mary’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant, Level 1. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
The post-holder will be required to support our pupils under the direction of the class teacher. It is essential that any new member of staff share our aims and high expectations of all children. The successful candidate would need to be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently, using their own initiative. They will demonstrate a commitment to promote children’s achievement.
We are seeking an individual who has:
• Has experience of supporting pupils.
• Is willing to support pupils with complex Special Educational Needs.
• Has a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and be willing to uphold the school's ethos and values.
• Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
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.