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Teaching Assistant

St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme, Manchester, M14 6HW

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Level 2, Grade 3 - £21,736 - £22,430

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of this successful, voluntary aided school are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Teaching Assistant to be part of our support staff team at St James CE Primary School, Birch in Rusholme.

This post will be based in the Reception class, therefore experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is desirable.

About the Candidate

The role includes:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age

• Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)

• Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme, or an equivalent qualification

• Ability to relate well to children and adults

• Ability to work as part of a team

• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom

• Ability to use relevant technology

• Understanding of the national curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

• Basic understanding of child development and learning

• Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Excellent opportunities for CPD

• A supportive staff and Governing Body

• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn

• A school which fosters community cohesion

As a Teaching Assistant you will be working with the class teachers, SENDCO and other members of staff to provide curriculum support and interventions for our children.

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

St James' C of E School is 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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme website
• Email address: vacancies@st-james-rusholme.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 224 6173
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-cofe-primary-school-birch-in-rusholme

The Community of Saints Church of England Federation

Our schools:
St James' C of E Primary School is a single form, Voluntary Aided primary school in Rusholme, Manchester. Our ethos is captured perfectly by Matthew 22, verse 39 - Love your neighbour. We believe that people who love their neighbours as they do themselves are rich in confidence, resilience, empathy and heart. They are positive people who wish want to make the world a better place, trying to understand others and respecting who they are.
We are a school where everyone is striving for excellence together. We want the best possible outcomes for our children – academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically.

St Philip’s C of E Primary School is a single form, Voluntary Aided primary school in Hulme, Manchester. If you have not already had the opportunity to come to look at our school in action during the school day, our classrooms are hives of activity, full of creativity, learning and laughter, making our school an exciting place to be. At our heart is 1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Let all that you do be done in love.”
It is our school’s priority that the education our children receive will enable them to achieve their academic potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education. However, it is equally important that all our children are constantly immersed in wonderful experiences that allow them to grow into enthusiastic and successful individuals.

Arranging a visit to St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@st-james-rusholme.manchester.sch.uk.

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