Job Description

Grosvenor Road Primary School, Parkgate Drive, Swinton, M27 5LN



Headteacher: Mr J L Pridden

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

36 Hours per week. Term time plus inset days


Fixed term contract with the possibility to extend


Required as soon as possible



Due to the retirement of the previous person, we are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our Early Years Foundation team. You will be working in our Nursery classes.


We are looking for someone who has high standards and expectations in all areas of school life and is committed to a teamwork approach. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of how to meet the needs of young children.


We warmly welcome visits to our school to see us in action. Should you wish to visit our school, please contact the school office on

0161 921 1200

to arrange an appointment.


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, together with appropriate HR clearances.


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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