Establishment: The Dean Trust Location: Partington Central Academy Salary: £24,597 - £26,682 Department: Teaching Assistant Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 16/10/2025 15:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: November 2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/08/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 36.25 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Band 4, Scale point 12 - 17
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Teaching Assistant to work across KS1 and KS2.
Applicants must demonstrate experience of working within the primary age group and hold the relevant qualification.
Qualities and Skills
* Excellent skills in terms of EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 practice
* Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
* Excellent skills in terms of classroom practice
* High expectations of children’s learning and behaviour
* Commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm
* An effective team member
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Family Friendly Policies
* Annual Flu Jabs (free of charge)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Qualifications
* Good qualifications in both English and Maths Essential
* TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience Essential
* TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experience Desirable
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
The Dean Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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