Job Description

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About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: 23rd February 2026

Salary: Level 2, Grade 3 - 21,736 - 22,430

The Governors of this successful, voluntary aided school are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Teaching Assistant to be part of our support staff team at St James CE Primary School, Birch in Rusholme.



We can offer the successful candidate;


Excellent opportunities for CPD A supportive staff and Governing Body Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn A school which fosters community cohesion

As a Teaching Assistant you will be working with the class teachers, SENDCO and other members of staff to provide curriculum support and interventions for our children.



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About the Candidate

The role includes:


Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2) Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme, or an equivalent qualification Ability to relate well to children and adults Ability to work as part of a team An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom Ability to use relevant technology Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies Basic understanding of child development and learning

Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate

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About Us

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to:

vacancies@st-james-rusholme.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