Teaching Assistant Level 1

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester, M24 2PB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 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: 27.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 2 scp 3-4 Actual Salary £15,992 - £16,423 (£24,796 - £25,185 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St John Fisher 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 Governors of this happy, caring and fully inclusive school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 1) who is committed to the Catholic ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will be work and support children with special educational needs.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• A commitment to our strong Catholic ethos;
• A clear vision of excellence;
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude;
• Ability to inspire children and think creatively
• High expectations of children’s achievement 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.

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 John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St John Fisher 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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