Key Role Information

Salary
£28,142.00 - 31,022.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
17/07/2026 00:00
Interview
20 July 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
NJC | SCP11 - SCP17
Department
Educational Support
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
32.00
Weeks per year
44.650
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Do you believe in inclusive education and in every child’s right to flourish, learn, and feel a genuine sense of belonging?


St Hilda's CE Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley.


We are excited to welcome a dedicated and compassionate EYFS Teaching Assistant (Level 3) who is committed to making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of young children at St Hilda's CE Primary School.


We are looking for someone who is adaptable, consistent, and patient, with a strong understanding of how to support pupils with a wide range of needs. These may include communication and language differences, cognitive and learning difficulties, personal care requirements, and medical needs. A key part of this role will involve supporting children with complex needs during lunchtime, promoting independence and nurturing positive social interaction.


Some of the pupils you will support may present with:

  1. Medical needs
  2. Cognitive and learning difficulties
  3. Speech and language needs
  4. Mobility challenges
  5. Personal care needs
  6. ASD, ADHD and/or global developmental delay


EYFS Teaching Assistant roles are unique and require a nurturing, positive, and flexible approach. As a team, we work collaboratively, continually learning and adapting to ensure every child receives the highest‑quality experience throughout their time in school.


Please consider the following essential criteria:

  1. Do you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification in EYFS?
  2. Are you patient, understanding, and child‑centred in your practice?
  3. Do you work effectively as part of a team?
  4. Are you committed to developing your skills and deepening your understanding of SEND?
  5. Would you value being part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team where children are at the heart of every decision?
  6. Do you prioritise mental health and wellbeing for all?
  7. Do you uphold the principles of inclusion?


If your answer to the above is yes, we would be delighted to hear from you!


What we can offer you:

  1. An inclusive and diverse school community
  2. Friendly, motivated, and highly skilled staff
  3. Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust
  4. A strong commitment to your professional development
  5. An innovative and forward‑thinking Leadership Team
  6. A clear focus on staff wellbeing


This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the educational journey of all of our children at St Hilda's CE Primary School.


Hours of work: 32 hours — Term Time Only plus 5 INSET Days.

Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and the receipt of suitable references. References will be requested prior to interview.

Qualifications

GCSE’s in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) essential
Relevant Level 3 Qualification (such as Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools, Learning Support, Mentoring or Youth work)desirable

Skills

Experience

Strong understanding of the Primary Curriculum and age-related expectations.essential
Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN and EAL.essential
Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities to ensure effective teaching and learning to children. Ability to give feedback in a constructive manner.essential
Knowledge of how to keep children and young people safe during day-to-day work activities. Ability to assess the balance between safety and risk, challenge and protection, and adjust own behaviour accordinglyessential
Experience of dealing sensitively with challenging behaviour (in line with setting/school policy and procedures)essential
Ability to take responsibility, with minimum supervision, for delivering work programmes over an extended period to individuals, groups, and whole classes of children with a variety of needs.essential
Ability to demonstrate good ICT skills and awareness of methods of use of ICT in teaching practice, using ICT safely and effectively as a learning resource. Ability to access and use learning programmes and information.essential
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, other staff, and parentsessential
Fluent English speaker with good written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.essential
Ability to organise and prepare classroom materials and activitiesessential
Ability to demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication skills when dealing with children colleagues, parents, carers, families and other practitioners. essential
Previous experience working with children in a primary school setting.

Personal Attributes

Committed to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equalityessential
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all timesessential
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with children, treating them equitably, with respect and consideration.essential
Willingness to be flexible, adapt to changing situations, and take initiativeessential
Act as a role model for positive behaviouressential
Ability to remain calm under pressure and to possess a sense of humouressential
Enthusiastic and motivated to support pupil learning and developmentessential
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with children, treating them equitably, with respect and consideration.essential

St Hilda’s CE Primary School

LTAIT

hr@vantageacademies.co.uk

Warwick Road South
Firswood
Manchester
M16 0SH

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.