Job Description

About The Role

Contract Type: Temporary until July 2026 initially

Working Hours: 35 hours a week,

Term Time Only

Number of positions: 1

DBS Check Required: Yes

Qualifications Required: Level 2 English or higher

Pre-employment Health Assessment Required: Yes

Start Date (Subject to pre employment checks): 13/11/2025

Salary: TA Level 2, Grade 3, Point 4 - 25,185 (pro rata 21,722)

We wish to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, who is able to bring enthusiasm and dedication to their work as part of our experienced and highly effective team and who may be able to work, as required, in other year groups or with children who have special needs.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate, eligible to work in the UK, and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, will be expected to have:


The ability to provide support to pupils, attending to the child's personal needs, including social, pastoral, health, medical and physical hygiene i.e. toileting and changing Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy (a basic skills test will be part of the selection process) Experience of working with children who exhibit challenging and complex behaviours, and an understanding of child development and learning Experience of working with children with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable Excellent communication skills; the ability to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post Qualification to a Level 2 equivalent or higher, ideally with SEND specific certificated training Commitment to building positive relationships with parents, pupil and staff Ability to keep detailed written notes on progress and attainment and experience of keeping detailed Learning Journeys/Assessments for individual children Experience of delivering high quality teaching and learning in Early Years and at other age groups, if possible Experience and understanding of how to deliver specific support to raise the attainment of under-performing children and groups Understanding of how to enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning Experience of effective teamwork Experience which could contribute to the broader life of the school community

About Us

The application form and job description pack can be obtained by contacting the school:

admin@mauldethroad.manchester.sch.uk

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.



This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.



We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.