Apprentice Teaching Assistant
St Sebastian's RC Primary School, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6ET10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 23 months
Pay scale
- Apprentice Grade
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.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Sebastian's RC Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 227 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- info@stsebastiansprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 518 7078
Primary School. One form entry.
Arranging a visit to St Sebastian's RC Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@stsebastiansprimary.co.uk.
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