14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    28 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    14 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm. Term Time Only

Contract type

Fixed term - To July 2027

Pay scale

Salford City Council 2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St Sebastian’s RC Primary School are seeking to recruit a dedicated, energetic and skilled individual to work in EYFS to support learners with complex learning needs, at this happy and welcoming school.

We are looking for candidates that will:

  • Have enthusiasm, drive and a genuine passion for teaching and learning;
  • Commit to developing independent learners;
  • Be an outstanding and self-reflective practitioner, committed to raising standards and outcomes for all pupils;
  • Promote a nurturing environment that stimulates positive behaviour and well-being;
  • Be highly motivated and committed to high quality teaching and learning, whilst keeping children at the heart of everything we do;
  • Commit to working in partnership with all those involved in the life of the school;



What the school offers its staff

We will provide:

  • A dedicated, hardworking and friendly staff team
  • Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school
  • A supportive leadership team committed to staff development
  • Supportive governors and parents

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.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher, Mrs Caroline Doyle.

We welcome applications from experienced level 1 Teaching Assistants with experience of working with SEND pupils who are committed to training for level 2.

Applications must be completed online.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 28 September 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 30 September 2026

St Sebastian’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Apply for this job

Additional documents

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

About St Sebastian's RC Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
227 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0161 518 7078

Primary School. One form entry.

Arranging a visit to St Sebastian's RC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@stsebastiansprimary.co.uk.

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