Job Description

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About The Role

Contract Type: Temporary

Working Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary:

21,628 per annum

The governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant, specialising in PE/sports, to help us deliver our Sport Premium work at St Augustine's CE Primary School.



The main purpose of the job is too support the access to physical activity and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources as directed.



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About the Candidate

We are looking for a person who:

Under the guidance of teaching staff, be confident to coach a wide range of different sports/physical activities Has a passion for inspiring children's learning will contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community Is able to support our teachers to achieve excellence Is reliable and enthusiastic Can deliver specific support to raise the attainment of under-performing children and groups Can enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of sports Can work independently to deliver, monitor and evaluate the success of sports interventions Can keep detailed notes on progress, impact and attendance Is able to work effectively as part of a team Has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff Will be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community Can run before and after school clubs Is committed to continuous self-development





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About Us

In return we can offer:

A commitment to personal development A positive and supportive working environment
A friendly, hard working and supportive team of staff, governors and parents

St Augustine's is a small vibrant, multicultural, inner city school with 210 pupils on roll. It is a 1 form entry school with a Nursery.



At St Augustine's we pride ourselves on our positive relationships between staff, pupils and parents. We provide a wide range of enrichment opportunities e.g. day trips and residential.



Attainment is a high priority with a dedicated team of teachers and support staff who provide personalised learning programmes to enable each individual child to reach their full potential



Visits to school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Business Manager on 0161 2052812 or sbm@st-augustines.manchester.sch.uk

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

sbm@st-augustines.manchester.sch.uk

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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.

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.