Teaching Assistant 2 or 3 (Reception/KS1)

URMSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wycliffe Road, Urmston, M41 5AH
0161 748 4362
admin@urmstonprimaryschool.com
Headteacher: Simon Parker

TEACHING ASSISTANT 2 OR 3 (RECEPTION/KS1)
TA2 Band 3, pt 6 to 11, £25,989 to£28,142 pro rata or TA3 Band 4, pt 12 to 17, £28,598 to £31,022 pro rata (dependent on candidate)
Required immediately
Hours: 30 hours per week (negotiable) (term time only)
Permanent
Urmston Primary School is an outward-facing, caring and exciting school. We are proud of our staff and our children and have great passion for ensuring our school community is one of kindness, respect and resilience, and one where our children can thrive.

The Governors of Urmston Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3) to join our highly motivated and dedicated team to work in Reception and in KS1.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

- At least Level 2/3 qualifications or equivalent
- Be familiar with early learning goals and children’s development in EY
- Have a good understanding of phonics teaching and skilled and experienced at delivering phonics
- Skilled at interacting with children and encouraging learning interactions
- An awareness of executive functioning and how to help nurture development
- Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
- High expectations of children's learning and behaviour
- Commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm
- An effective team member
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The application form and the appointment details are available to download from here. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Application forms are returnable to: admin@urmstonprimaryschool.com

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date - Friday 27 February 2026
Interview Date - WB Monday 2 March 2026