TA Level 1 Fixed Term

Teaching Assistant Level 1 Position - Fixed Term for 1 Year

St. Paul’s C.E Primary School

Crompton Street

Walkden

Salford

M28 3HP

Telephone: 0161 790 7468

Headteacher: Ms R. Knipe

NOR: 230

Pay scale: 1B (SCP 4-5) 30 hours per week term time only

Start date: 3^rd September 2026

The Governors, staff and children of St. Paul’s Church of England school wish to appoint an excellent teaching assistant to join our highly motivated and dedicated school team, initially on a fixed term contract with the possibility of being extended dependant on funding.

Our children deserve the very best. As such, we seek a teaching assistant who:

• Is reflective, flexible, self-motivated and committed to the school,
• Demonstrates a real passion for teaching and learning and promote the highest standards,
• Offers enthusiastic and creative ways to engage learners with varying learning needs,
• Is thoroughly professional and able to build strong links with staff, pupils and parents,
• Supports the ethos of our Church school.

In return we can offer a friendly, supportive and committed staff team; engaged and interested learners; strong leadership and the opportunity to develop.

For full details please see the job description and person specification.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Ahmed at our school office to arrange a suitable time and date.

Closing Date: Noon on Monday 29^th June 2026

Observations and Interviews: Week Commencing 29^th June 2026

The 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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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