Teaching Assistant - Mainstream
The Deans Primary School, Manchester, M27 5TD8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term time only, plus 5 inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC SCP 6 to 9
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Deans Primary School is looking to appoint a number of enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support Assistants (LSA) to work within our mainstream classrooms, initially working as detailed above. We believe all children deserve the very best and we are looking for professionals who have a passion for working with all children, including those with additional needs. We want someone who is caring, committed, has high aspirations and works well as part of a team. The appointed LSAs will be responsible for supporting the learning and safeguarding of the children.
Positions available:
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - permanent - initially based in Reception
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - permanent - initially based in Key Stage 2
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - maternity cover - Nursery - fixed term until December 2026
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - one to one - fixed term initially supporting a child in Reception
The Deans Primary School requires a Learning Support Assistant who:
Is an excellent classroom practitioner;
Values a teamwork approach;
Has high standards of all pupils;
Is committed to working with every child, including those who may need more support, to help them reach their potential: academically, socially and emotionally;
Has the ability to form positive adult-pupil relationships;
Will commit to building relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
A friendly school with highly skilled staff;
An inclusive ethos where all stakeholders are committed to ensuring all children achieve their best;
Continued professional development;
Happy, friendly children who love learning.
Further information about the job
If you require any further information on the roles then please contact our school office (0161464 3170) or email jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk. All applications for the position should be made by emailing a completed support staff application form to jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk - please indicate which position (or positions) you are interested in.
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026 12pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 9th July in the afternoon
Interview date: Friday 17th July 2026
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) check;
medical clearance;
online and social media check;
prohibition from teaching check;
right to work check;
satisfactory references
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
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 The Deans Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 450 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Deans Primary School website
- Email address
- jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01614643170
The Deans Primary School, part of Kings Academy Trust, is a friendly, caring and inclusive primary school in Salford. We have a single form Nursery, and are then two form entry from Reception to Year 6, with a resourced provision for pupils from Reception to Year 2. We are a Flagship School for the Inclusion Quality Mark, and this is reflective of our commitment to help every child succeed to the very best of their ability. We are a newly built school with first class facilities and resources, including an excellent outdoor space and forest school area.
Arranging a visit to The Deans Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jwhiteley@kingsacademytrust.co.uk.
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