A fixed-term, full-time Teaching Assistant post at New Moston Primary School, part of Manchester City Council, starting 1 December 2026. The work centres on supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing and independence, including children with SEND, and running learning activities and behaviour strategies alongside teachers. Support is given one-to-one, in small groups or within the class, and no prior experience of working with children is essential because training is provided. The post is a designated essential car user role, so a full driving licence and a personal vehicle for work are required.
What the job involves
- Support pupils' learning, wellbeing and independence, including those with SEND or additional needs
- Work with teachers to deliver learning activities, interventions and behaviour strategies
- Promote inclusion, positive relationships and engagement across the classroom and school
- Prepare and organise learning resources and keep a safe, positive learning environment
- Model the school's values of Growth, Standards, Attitude and Pride, upholding safeguarding and professional expectations
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Kind, patient and responsible attitude towards children
- Ability to communicate well with adults and children, and work as part of a team
- Reliability, punctuality and commitment to the school community
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- BPSS clearance, including identity, nationality, immigration status and employment history
- Greater Manchester Police vetting
- Full valid driving licence for the essential car user role
- Pre-placement health assessment
- Proof of right to work in the UK
Other
- Satisfactory references
- Overseas police check or Certificate of Good Character if lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Nice to have
- Experience of working with children
What’s offered
- Up to 26 days' annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years' service
- Option to buy up to two extra weeks' leave
- Up to 3 days' volunteering leave
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Enhanced parental and carers leave
- Employee discounts and perks
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
- 35-hour working week for full-time roles
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
