Teaching Assistant

Company: St Peter's RC Primary School
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: HLTA or Working Towards

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £29,064 per annum

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic HLTA with a positive outlook to provide general classroom support and prepare and deliver lessons to groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, for example to cover PPA or leadership duties.

The post holder will work under the supervision and direction of class teachers, working with individual pupils, small groups and the whole class.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or is committed to undertake a qualification
  • Can work collaboratively with and assist teachers in the curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources
  • Is able to cover classes across the school
  • Can demonstrate a high degree of initiative when working with children
  • Has high expectations of children’s behaviour
  • Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference

Benefits

  • A friendly and welcoming staff team
  • Opportunities for professional development alongside experienced staff
  • A positive attitude to work/life balance

Equal Opportunity and Legal Compliance

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 can be viewed. 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.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026