Job Description

ST MARGARET WARD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cherry Lane

Sale

M33 4GY

Tel:

0161 969 9852

Email:

office@smwprimary.net

TEACHING ASSISTANT 2 - Start date:

1 September 2025

Temporary for 12 months initially (may be extended depending on SEND funding)

TA2 point 3-5.



'We are a family who love, believe and achieve together'



Our Mission Statement reflects the family values and welcoming atmosphere of our school. We are ambitious for our children to achieve their best, and we ensure this is done in a loving and nurturing environment.



Our dedicated staff work together to provide a primary school experience to savour for our pupils. As a result, our children develop spiritually, emotionally, physically and intellectually.



We have a rare opportunity for a highly-motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to further strengthen our caring and hard-working team.



The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate how they will contribute to our school by living out our values of AMBITION, KINDNESS, TEAMWORK and RESPECT in their daily work. Candidates would also be expected to be supportive of the Catholic ethos.



All applications will be considered and while SEND experience would be an advantage, relevant training will be given to the right candidate. We would also provide a supportive work environment where colleagues notice if you need help and where you can have time to attend your child's assemblies and sports days.



The role would be to provide varying amounts of general classroom support, as well as 1:1 support for pupil(s) in receipt of high needs funding. Your responsibilities may include: -



Supporting pupils during lessons in English, Maths and across all areas of the curriculum

Leading 1:1 and group intervention programmes

Feeding back to the class teacher, maintaining records of progress and behaviour

Working with children to support any social, emotional, behavioural or medical needs

Fulfilling support outlined in EHCPs or Learning Plans

Liaising with parents and external professionals



Application forms can be obtained by contacting the school office@smwprimary.net or downloaded from https://www.smwprimary.net/about-us/vacancies



More information about our school can be found at www.smwprimary.net or on Instagram@SMWprimary. Please contact the school if you would like to arrange a visit.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.



Closing date for applications - 30 June 2025

Interviews - Week beginning Monday 7 July 2025