Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Nursery
Green End Primary School, Manchester, M19 1DR19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year temporary contract or until the staff member returns from maternity, whichever is soonest - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,016 pro rata, term time only
What skills and experience we're looking for
Kingsway Community Trust wishes to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and talented Level 1 teaching assistant to joining the Nursery team at Green End Primary School, supporting children individually and in small groups inside and outside, supporting learning, social and pastoral development. This is a temporary contract in place for one year or until the staff member returns from maternity leave, whichever is sooner.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who is a nurturing, patient and positive individual. They will be strong at building relationships with pupils, staff and parents. They will have some experience of working with young children.
Strong literacy skills are essential and successful completion of tests in this area is part of the interview process.
A very strong commitment to raising aspiration and attainment in an urban setting is essential.
Level 1, Grade 2 £26,016 pro rata, term time only equates to apx £21,737 per annum
Hours of work: Start time 8.30am.
Finish time – 2 days a week 3.30pm
2 days a week 4.00pm
1 day a week (Tuesday) 4.45pm to attend staff meetings. 40 minute unpaid lunch break daily
First stage assessment: 1 June 2026
Second stage assessment/interview: 3 June
What the school offers its staff
Kingsway Community Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in South Manchester. The Trust is comprised of three, primary schools; Ladybarn Primary School, Cringle Brook Primary and Green End Primary School.
The Trust is led and managed by one Executive Headteacher and a Trust Board. In each school there is a full time Head of School who leads and manages alongside the Executive Headteacher.
Kingsway Community Trust can offer you:-
- A thriving learning community with a positive ethos and innovative approaches
- A supportive and empowering environment, supported by a National Leader of Education
- The support of a well-established, highly successful and forward-thinking Trust
- A culturally rich and diverse urban community
Further information about the job
The Use of AI (artificial intelligence)
We strongly advise against using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate your responses. This application is your opportunity to showcase your unique experiences, values, and motivations—qualities that AI cannot authentically represent. Applications completed using AI often lack the personal insight and genuine voice we value in our selection process. We are looking for individuals who can communicate their own thoughts clearly and sincerely. However, if you choose to use AI for limited support (e.g., grammar checking, spelling, or formatting), please clearly indicate this in your application and specify how it was used. Transparency helps us maintain fairness and integrity throughout the selection process.
How to Apply
Candidates should download the application form and complete in full, making sure to fully address the person specification and return to jobs@kingswaycommunitytrust.co.uk
We cannot accept CVs as an application. Our application form must be used and completed in full, making sure you address the person specification. Submissions received without a completed application form will not be considered. Photographs of application forms will not be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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.
About Green End Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 486 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Green End Primary School website
- Email address
- jobs@kingswaycommunitytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 432 7036
Green End Primary is a vibrant and friendly school where children enjoy the exciting range of opportunities and make excellent progress. Green End is part of Kingsway Community Trust, which also consists of Cringle Brook Primary in Levenshulme and Ladybarn Primary in Withington. As part of the Trust, Green End benefits from strong links with these two schools. The curriculum we provide at Green End is tailor made to give all children a thirst for learning, a motivated engagement in school and the best chance to attain high academic success. There is a strong emphasis on developing confidence and skills to be excellent communicators in all situations. Our school has a very strong sense of community, with nurture and strong relationships at its core.
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