Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 2
Benchill Primary School, Manchester, M22 8EJ21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm 32.5hrs per week 30 min lunch break
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Full-time equivalent salary
- 25583
Pay scale
- MCC NJC Grade 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Manchester City Council
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Level 2, Grade 3
The post holder will report to the Teacher / Senior Teaching Assistant. Apart from
other colleagues in the school, the main contacts of the job are: Head Teacher,
SENDco, teaching staff, other support staff and pupils.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the
management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff.
Main Duties
Support for pupils
Support for Teachers
1. To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher
including the implementation of ILPs
2. Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file
records
3. Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical
hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
4. Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a
positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs
5. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
6. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
7. Provide curricular clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, making lists,
collection of monies
8. Under the direction of the teacher, prepare the classroom for lessons,
including display work and clear afterwards, as appropriate
9. Undertake pupil record keeping as requested (e.g. provide a written statement
on pupil progress to the teacher)
10. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as
appropriate
11. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on
information from parents/carers to the teacher
12. Provide curriculum / resource support and undertake programmes linked to
local and national learning strategies such as training to become a Read Write Inc Fast Track Tutor.
13. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence
and independence in its use
14. Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and
assist pupils in their use
Support for the School
Support for the Curriculum
15. Be aware of and comply with safeguarding and child protection procedures,
health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff
16. Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times
17. Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
18. Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities
19. Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present
20. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
21. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
22. Attend relevant meetings
23. Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and performance management where required
A teaching assistant level 1 may be called upon occasionally to provide cover supervision for a whole class for a session/lesson e.g. in an urgent situation. However, they will not be required to set or allocate work to the pupils, as this will be determined by the class teacher.
The Teaching Assistant must carry out his or her duties with full regard and commitment to the Governing Body and City Council Policies. Where the postholder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.
Manchester City Council Person Specification Teaching Assistant – Level 2
For this job we are looking for:
Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Completion of the Teaching Assistant Qualification (Minimum Level 2)
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a team
An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals
working in the classroom
Ability to use relevant technology e.g. photocopier
Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning
programmes/strategies
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate
Personal Style and Behaviour
Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and
colleagues at work
Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and
quality standards
The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible
and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils
Personal commitment to continuous self-development
A commitment to school improvement
Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS check.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Benchill Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 503 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Benchill Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@benchill.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01619983075
• We provide a safe and stimulating environment to enable our children to achieve their best
• We were rated ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted
• We have a strong dedicated staff all sharing our vision and motivation to provide the best possible outcomes for our children.
Arranging a visit to Benchill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@benchill.manchester.sch.uk.
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