Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or an equivalent qualification
Start Date: 20th April 2026
Salary: £25,185 per annum
 
 
 

St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School is a happy, friendly school with a strong family ethos and strong team commitment to improving the outcomes and aspirations of all our children. 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to undertake class based activities and 1:1 support. 

You will be working closely with teaching staff to support key worker groups of children over a range of curriculum activities.  

Experience of working with children with special educational needs is desirable as this role will involve an element of 1:1 support.

Although this position is are currently temporary until August 2026, there is a possibility that this may be extended further if funding is made available.


We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a sound knowledge and experience of working in school setting.
  • Has high expectations of yourself and others.
  • Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be willing to share your classroom practice with others and be directed by others.
  • Is highly organised and motivated.
  • Will play an active role in the classroom setting.
  • Can demonstrate the vision and values of the school in everyday work and practice.
  • Has an understanding of how young children learn and how to get the best out of children.
  • Is positive and able to persevere.
  • Can remain calm under pressure.


We can offer you:

  • 100% focus on improving outcomes for the children in our school.
  • Strong support for your further professional development.
  • A strong forward thinking leadership team.
  • Highly motivated, open minded staff and supportive governors.
  • A large open learning environment in which to work.

St Wilfrid’s C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting its pupils, therefore applicants will be subject to stringent safe recruiting procedures. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

 

 
 

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: recruitment@st-wilfrids.manchester.sch.uk

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Interviews will be held week beginning Monday, 9th March 2026.

 
 
 
 

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, 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, sex and sexual orientation. 


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Location

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Job ID

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