Trafford
Full Time
£22,354 per annum - actual
Fixed
Expires 02/10/2025
About the Role
HIGHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Bridgenorth Avenue
Urmston
Manchester
M41 9PA
Phone:
Email: -
Website: www.highfield-
TEACHING ASSISTANT 2 - Fixed Term contract from 20 October August 2026
Band 3 point 6
Full Time, 36.25 hours per week, Term Time only (incl 5 INSET days)
The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to support learning in EYFS reception class.
The successful candidate will be expected to support teaching and learning by working alongside class teachers and delivering intervention programmes as required, to support learning and progress.
The successful candidate will:
Inspire and motivate children to enable them to achieve their full potential
Be committed to raising standards and supporting children to make the best possible
progress.
Care for the welfare of our children, supporting them both within the classroom and the wider school community.
Work well as part of a team and as an individual, using their own initiative and expertise.
Be a caring individual with a positive, creative and flexible attitude
Our children are looking for someone who:
will encourage them to become an independent, enthusiastic, confident and curious learner.
will give them the opportunity to become the best that they can be.
is fair and will listen to them
will engage and enthuse them in their learning.
will help them progress and get better in all areas
Highfield is a happy, welcoming school where children, teachers and parents enjoy strong relationships focussed upon high expectations and high standards of achievement and behaviour. Our school motto is C.A.R.E - Consideration, Aspiration, Responsibility and Enjoyment.
For more information about our School please visit our website. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding information
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to apply - information for applicants
Applicants should clearly state on the application form their current expertise and previous experience. Please make reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification when completing the application. Completed application forms should be sent to. Only applications using the Trafford application form will be considered.
Closing date - Thursday 2 October 2025 at 12 Noon
Interview Date - Monday 6 October 2025
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