Teaching Assistant

St John Vianney RC School, Manchester, M16 0EX

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year, Fixed Term Contract from November 2026 in the first instance.
• Pay scale: TA2: NJC points 5-7, £25 583 – £26 403.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Each successful candidate will be:

• An excellent TA with the ability to inspire and support high quality learning for all pupils.

• A TA who is skilled and experienced in supporting children and young people with a variety of needs.

• Dedicated to improving the life choices of all children.

• Committed to partnership with families and other agencies.

• Knowledgeable and passionate about SEND.

• Able to work as part of a team and inspire others.

• Committed to sustaining and developing the school and its Catholic ethos.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• A lively, creative and inclusive school committed to improving the lives of children & young people.

• A supportive and friendly environment.

• The opportunity to work in partnership with the other staff members in developing the pastoral and learning culture of the school.

• An ambitious, dedicated and hardworking team, consistently supporting the school on its journey to Outstanding.

• A Governing Body who is supportive and passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas and committed to the professional development of staff.

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.

The Governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint well-qualified, ambitious and committed Teaching Assistants who will join the school team on the next stage of its journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for suitably experienced Teaching Assistants, with a proven record of success. The position provides excellent opportunities for further career progression.

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.

About St John Vianney RC School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 5 to 19
• Size: 124 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John Vianney RC School website
• Email address: l.hamilton@stjohnvianneyschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-vianney-school

St John Vianney RC Special School, a Diocesan managed school, sits geographically in Trafford’s LEA. As a non-maintained school, it is governed by the Diocese of Salford Trustees, with delegated authority to the Governing Board, chaired by Fr Gerard Fieldhouse-Byrne (a Parish Priest in Bury, who is also the Salford Diocese’ Episcopal Vicar for Education). The school attained Charity Incorporated Organisation status in Summer 2025.

St John Vianney school is the only special school in the Diocese of Salford and as such has a unique offer and status. All the children and young people of St John Vianney have EHCPs and come from many different LEAs for the specialist provision they require. Children and young people currently attend St John Vianney school from Salford, Trafford, Manchester, Stockport and Tameside.

Learners present with a range of needs and the school has an excellent reputation for providing appropriate and effective support and guidance. The school is nationally accredited for its excellent Autism provision. In January 2022, it was additionally awarded ‘Enhanced Practice’ recognition by the National Autistic Society and in January 2025 gained ‘Advanced’ status with a report which reflects the outstanding daily practice provided for pupils with autism, the commitment of staff teams, the school curriculum and enrichment provision, engagement with parents and the nurturing and supportive culture now established across the school. The comprehensive report in January 2025 outlined the excellent progress made by the school in establishing high quality provision for SEND children and young people.

The school aims to provide an excellent education for children and young people grounded on the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. The school is fully inclusive celebrating children and young people of all faiths and no faith. Staff and governors are committed to creating a happy and safe environment where children and young people enjoy their learning, have high self-esteem and achieve success.

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