Key Role Information

Salary
15564
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
31/10/2025 00:00
Interview
7 November 2025
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC | SCP6 - SCP11
Department
Educational Support
Hours per week
26.50
Weeks per year
43.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

St James CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.


At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies – providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:

  • Resilient
  • Ethical
  • Communicator
  • Collaborator
  • Thinker
  • Adaptable
  • Empathetic
  • Respectful


We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 2 who has:

  • Successful experience of working with children in a school or nursery setting
  • The highest standards for themselves and children
  • A passion to be part of a creative and personalised approach to learning
  • A commitment to be part of a team to secure the best outcomes for children


In response, we can offer successful candidates:

·      An inclusive and diverse school community

·      Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff

·      Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust

·      A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team

·      A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package



Actual Salary £15,564 per annum TTO


We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


References will be requested prior to interview.


Qualifications

GCSE’s in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) essential
NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towards

Skills

Experience

Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situationsessential
Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider communityessential
Current first aid certificate

Organisational Fit

Showing Team Spiritessential

Personal Attributes

Committedessential
Dedicatedessential
Focusedessential
Great teamworkingessential

Personal Qualities

A proven track record of good attendanceessential
Sense of Humouressential

Relevant Experience

Skills to engage and motivate children in small groups essential

Relevant Skills

Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individuallyessential
A strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviouressential

St James CE Primary School

Human Resources

hr@vantageacademies.co.uk

Stelling Street
Gorton
Manchester
M18 8LW

Safeguarding Information

Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.