Teaching Assistant Level 1

St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 8NJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 21.25 hours per week over 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade2 scp 3-4 Actual Salary £13,887 - £15,064 (£24,796- £25,185 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Michael’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.

Working mainly, but not exclusively, with a child with SEN the postholder will support the child to thrive and develop within the school environment. Working alongside the teaching and support staff the postholder will take a full part in the life of the school. Lunchtime cover will also be a responsibility of this role.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our school mission is “Holding God’s hand we nurture hearts, minds and spirits”.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has experience of working with children in a paid/voluntary capacity
• Is calm and compassionate with the sensitivity to work with children with Special Educational Needs and their parents/carers
• Is a team player, understands classroom roles and responsibilities and will support whole-school activity
• Understands how to keep children safe and can deal calmly and effectively with accidents, emergencies and illness
• Can contribute to the development of children’s communication, as well as physical, emotional and social needs
• Will encourage and support children’s rights and choices in play, enabling creativity and offering a range of opportunities
• Promote positive behaviour, implement agreed behaviour management strategies and support children in taking responsibility for their own learning and behaviour

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael'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-michael-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-whitefield-manchester

Arranging a visit to St Michael'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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