Job Description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Fixed Term) - Required for September 2025


St. Andrew's CE Primary School is a warm, friendly and inclusive school which is at the heart of our local, diverse community. Everything we do ensures that our children believe in themselves and can achieve their very best. St Andrews has received 'Good' at OFTSED in 2023, a very positive SIAMs report, LPPA re-accreditation and School of Sanctuary status. Owing to the promotion of the retirement of post holder, we are looking for a TA2 for Year 2 and 3.



What can we offer you?

The very best children in Salford! Supportive families A dedicated, hard-working team who try their very best for their children and each other A head teacher who is passionate about offering the best education for our children and who is committed to staff development A commitment to career development A friendly and supportive governing board

What are we looking for?

A qualified and experienced TA2 Experience of working with children with an additional language and children with SEND Experience of teaching a phonics programme, preferable Read, Write, Inc Someone flexible, adaptable who will enhance our current team


Closing date: 9am Wednesday 21st May 2025


Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025


Interviews for shortlisted candidates on 5th June 2025



The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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