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St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester, Manchester, M19 1DR

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week term time plus 5 training days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26403 - £28143 pro rata
• Pay scale: Grade 4 point 7 -11 (depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children in the primary school phase
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of children with SEND.
• Be receptive to training and implement strategies given to support the children.
• Have the ability to communicate well with parents and the class teacher.
• Be an enthusiastic, inspirational and caring teaching support assistant.
• Be practising Catholics or have a strong commitment to promoting and enhancing our Catholic ethos, and vision of ‘a joyful, aspirational community rooted in faith’
• Be creative, and reflective teachers who nurture, motivate and inspire children to achieve their best.
• Be highly organised, adaptable and able to work well as part of a dedicated team.
• Be willing to make an active contribution to the broader life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

In return, St Bernard’s R.C. Primary School can offer:

• A welcoming, supportive school community, with a strong catholic ethos.
• A team of enthusiastic, hardworking staff who embrace new opportunities.
• Enthusiastic, happy children who are eager to learn.
• A strong commitment to professional and personal development.
• Strong support from the Governors, and our parish community.
• Delightful and happy children.
• A dedicated staff who are supportive of one another.
• Committed and supportive governors.
• A clear commitment to continuing professional development

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester website
• Email address: jobs@st-bernards.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 432 7635
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bernard-s-rc-primary-school-manchester

St Bernard’s R.C. Primary School is a warm, friendly and nurturing environment, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos and high aspirations for all. Our vision is to help every child achieve their full potential, equipped with the tools for lifelong learning and future success.

With a team of outstanding teachers and support staff, we give every child the opportunity to grow, learn and be challenged. Our Christian faith permeates all aspects of school life, supporting the spiritual and moral development of children alongside their academic achievements.

With our holistic and inclusive approach, we celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, giving pupils the motivation, skills and confidence to fulfil their aspirations both within and beyond the school gates.

Arranging a visit to St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@st-bernards.manchester.sch.uk.

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