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Teaching Assistant Level 1

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4DG

This job expired on 12 October 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week. Term Time Only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - until August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 2 scp 4 Actual Salary £16,349 (£26,016 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Mary’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant, Level 1. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The post-holder will be required to support our pupils under the direction of the class teacher. It is essential that any new member of staff share our aims and high expectations of all children. The successful candidate would need to be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently, using their own initiative. They will demonstrate a commitment to promote children’s achievement.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Has experience of supporting pupils.
• Is willing to support pupils with complex Special Educational Needs.
• Has a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and be willing to uphold the school's ethos and values.
• Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.

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Additional documents

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

6.1 Teaching Assistant Level 1 JD.pdf - 238 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-manchester

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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