KS1 Teaching Assistant

Plymouth Grove Primary School, Ardwick, M13 0AQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday term time only + 5 days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22, 711 TTO

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of Plymouth Grove Primary School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic,dedicated and passionate teaching assistant to join our team of caring, committed professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

- Creates a nurturing and purposeful environment for our children

- Can enthuse,motivate and engage children in all areas of learning

- Forms strong working relationships with colleagues, and works effectively as part of a team

- Promotes the highest possible standards of learning and achievement for all children

- Shows initiative and has a willingness to learn

- Has a good knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities

- Has an ability to work in partnership with pupils, parents,staff and governors

What the school offers its staff

In return you can expect:

- A warm welcome from an experienced and supportive staff team

- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to engage in learning experiences

- A well-established curriculum,personalised to the pupils of Plymouth Grove

- Colleagues who support and celebrate one another

- Professional development tailored to your next steps

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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.

Application Form (1) (1).doc - 60.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant Grade 4 Teaching and Learning.docx - 55.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Plymouth Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plymouth Grove Primary School website
• Email address: m.cooke@plymouthgrove.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 273 1453
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plymouth-grove-primary-school

Plymouth Grove Primary School is a two form entry school serving the Longsight and Ardwick areas of Manchester. First founded in 1904 the school now occupies a modern building (2016) that provides an effective learning environment for all staff and pupils.

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