Teaching Assistants – Level 2

Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester, Manchester, M40 1LU

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01.09.26 to 31.08.27
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3, NJC Main Scale point 4-6 Pro-rata equivalent

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children, staff and governors of this popular and successful Catholic school are seeking strong, dynamic and inspirational Level 2 qualified Teaching Assistants who will:

• Supervise and work with children, ensuring full access to learning;
• Establish good relationships with children, setting challenging and demanding expectations;
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual physical, social and educational needs;
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children;
• Be highly organised, adaptable and able to work well as part of a dedicated team;
• Be willing to make an active contribution to the broader life of the school;

See job description and person specification for full details.

What the school offers its staff

• Wonderful children who love school;
• A committed, hardworking and friendly staff team;
• An attractive, stimulating and safe environment;
• A supportive Governing Body;
• A vibrant and forward-thinking parish;
• Excellent links with the Diocese and other local Catholic schools;
• A commitment to your professional development and well-being.

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

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.

Additional documents

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

JD and PS Teaching Assistant Level 2.pdf - 105 KB (opens in new tab)

About Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 402 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester website
• Email address: contact@christtheking.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01616812779
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-the-king-rc-primary-school-manchester

The children, staff and governors of this popular and successful Catholic school are seeking to appoint a committed, compassionate and highly organised Pupil and Family Support Coordinator to play a key role in strengthening our pastoral provision and support for children and families.  


This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and families and committed to ensuring every child has the best possible chance to thrive and succeed.


Christ the King is a warm, inclusive and nurturing Catholic school serving a richly diverse community. The successful candidate will work closely with children, families and external agencies to support some of our most vulnerable pupils, strengthen engagement with school and help ensure every child feels safe, valued and able to achieve their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Christ The King RC Primary School Manchester

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email contact@christtheking.manchester.sch.uk.

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