Key Role Information

Salary
£28,142.00 - 31,022.00 (pro-rata)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
06/07/2026 00:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC | SCP11 - SCP17
Department
Educational Support
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
44.650
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

St Paul's CE Primary School is part of Vantage Academy Trust 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 3 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


Informal visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on (telephone Number) if you would like an appointment to look around.


To apply please visit our trust website at: Staff & Careers - Vantage Multi Academy Trust (vantageacademies.co.uk)


Full time salary will be pro-rated to reflect the hours and term time working.


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 Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experiencedesirable

Skills

Experience

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

Organisational Fit

Showing Team Spiritessential

Personal Attributes

Great teamworkingessential
Focusedessential
Committedessential
Dedicatedessential
Ability to work collaboratively and lead a teamessential

Relevant Skills

Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individuallyessential

St Pauls CE Primary School

HR

hr@vantageacademies.co.uk

Cross Lane
Salford
Manchester
M5 4AL

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.