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Teaching Assistant: Enrichment and Inclusion Officer

Manchester Communication Primary Academy, Manchester, M9 5QN

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 September 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: Hours of work will be 37.5 per week. Working Pattern: 10am-6pm Mon-Thurs, 9-5pm Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: A3-A4

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in education or gain valuable experience working within a primary school setting. Training will be provided. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives through enrichment activities while fostering an inclusive atmosphere, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via TES using the following link:

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/schrole_cd1e4945-b49b-4670-9421-1f72fcb5d387

Position: Teaching Assistant: Enrichment and Inclusion OfficerEducation

Stage: Primary

Subject Area: Whole School

Minimum Experience: No previous experience required

Working Hours Per Week: 37.5

Working Pattern: Mon - Thurs, 10am - 6pm. Fri , 9am-5pm

Skills and Qualifications:-

A genuine interest in working with primary-aged children

- Good communication skills, both verbal and written

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

- Willingness to learn new skills and take direction from teaching staff

- Basic organisational skills to support enrichment activities

- Patience, empathy, and understanding towards diverse needs of pupils Values and Attitudes:- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school community

- Positive attitude towards supporting every child’s individual development- Enthusiasm for creating an engaging, safe, and welcoming environment- Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism at all times- Flexibility to adapt to different tasks as needed throughout the school day

What the school offers its staff

- Free On-Site Gym

- Wellbeing sessions

- Free on-site parking

- Staff canteen

- Car scheme

- Employee Assistance

- Pension Scheme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Holidays and Flexi-Day

- EV Charging Points

- Christmas Payroll saving scheme

- Westfield health

- Weekly CPD opportunities

- Technology Scheme

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

Manchester Communication Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure for a Regulated Activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA enrichmen and inclusion.docx (1).pdf - 167 KB (opens in new tab)

About Manchester Communication Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 414 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Manchester Communication Primary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@gmatrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01612020161
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manchester-communication-primary-academy

Manchester Communication Primary Academy opened its doors in September 2014 to a small cohort of EYFS/Y1 children, since then it has grown by a 2-form year group each year and is a ‘good’, full school.

The school has a vibrant and inclusive environment; parents are well engaged, staff and children enjoy working and learning at the school. Teachers at the school are well supported; We use ‘Maths No Problem’, ‘Read Write Inc’ and ‘Talk for Writing’ approaches to support our teaching in being the best it can be. Teachers are however encouraged to develop their own individual styles.

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