Teaching Assistant Level 2

Briscoe Lane Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 2TB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 3, Spine Point 5 (£26,427.00 pro rata) - term time only (working 38 weeks per year)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team. We require a teaching assistant who can provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the child throughout all aspects of school life. Applicants must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school and be patient and kind to support the child/ren in their transition.

The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils and will be fully supported by the school and the Trust.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you:

• Are hardworking and able to work as part of a team
• Have the relevant qualification/experience
• Have an understanding of learners needs and how to support them to reach their full potential

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and as we are an Academy who is committed to safeguarding our children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving Trust, please complete an application form and return it by 27th November 2026. We do not accept CVs as part of our application process. All parts of the application form must be fully completed.

Safeguarding Commitment

Forward As One are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references being sought before appointment is confirmed.

Applicants who are not notified by the interview date should assume that they have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, the post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references
will be sought before appointment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Briscoe Lane Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 592 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Briscoe Lane Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/briscoe-lane-academy

Wise Owl Trust is a fast paced, innovative Trust that is passionate about giving our children the best education. We currently have 3 primary academies within our Trust;
• Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton
• Seymour Road Academy, Clayton
• Briscoe Lane Academy, Newton Heath

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