Establishment: St James CE Primary School Location: Gorton Salary: £15,564 Department: Educational Support Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 31/10/2025 00:00 Interview Date: 07/11/2025 Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 26.50 Weeks per Year: 43.60 Pay Grade: NJC | SCP6 - SCP11
The Role
St James CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust, which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton, and Knowsley.
At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies – providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:
* Resilient
* Ethical
* Thinker
* Adaptable
* Respectful
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 2 who has:
* Successful experience of working with children in a school or nursery setting
* The highest standards for themselves and children
* A passion to be part of a creative and personalised approach to learning
* A commitment to be part of a team to secure the best outcomes for children
In response, we can offer successful candidates:
* An inclusive and diverse school community
* Friendly, motivated, committed, and highly skilled staff
* Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust
* A firm commitment to your professional development
* A supportive Leadership team
* A strong focus on staff wellbeing and an extensive staff benefits package
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential qualifications include GCSE’s in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Desirable qualifications include NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline or a willingness to work towards it.
Essential skills and personal attributes include:
* Dedicated
* ocused
* Great teamworking
* Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents, and the wider community
* Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team, and individually
* A strong commitment to supporting children’s learning and good behaviour
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