Teacher asistant level

Full job description
Manchester

Full Time

£24,404

Temporary

Expires 07/09/2026

About the Role
Contract Type: Temporary, Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of positions: 1
Qualifications Required: GCSE Maths and English
Start Date:1st October 2026
Salary: Grade 3 £24,404 to £25,183 per annum pro rata

Moston Lane Primary School are seek seeking to appoint enthusiastic, highly motivated, caring and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking team.

The role will involve supporting groups of children in class and out of class, with a strong emphasis on improving reading, writing and mathematics skills.

Candidates will need excellent literacy and numeracy skills and an assessment of these will form part of the recruitment process.

The successful applicant will be someone special who:

Loves children
Is personable and friendly
Has the ability to help each child reach their full potential
Has proven experience of raising attainment and dedicated to school improvement and the success of Moston Lane Primary School
Is highly motivated individual who will ensure the best possible outcomes for the people they work with.
Has GCSE's in Literacy and Maths
Has excellent behaviour management skills
Has excellent communication skills
Can liaise effectively with staff

In return we can offer you:

A good school, committed to excellence in all areas of school life
Enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team of staff and Governors
A school committed to being "the best you can be"
Opportunities for continuing professional development

To apply for this role, please download the application form and return it via email to Head@mostonlane.manchester.sch.uk alternatively by post to Mrs E Hardwick, Headteacher, Moston Lane Primary School, Moston, Manchester M9 4HH.

Please note shortlisting will take place on Monday 8th September aad successful candidates will be notified on the 8th. Interviews will then take place on Wednesday 10th September.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, an online social media check, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, *** and ****** orientation

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