Teaching Assistant

Join our Team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant!

School: Gorsefield Primary School, Robertson St, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4DW. Job title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant Directorate: Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Reporting to: Headteacher Salary Scale: NJC 04 – NJC 06 (£26,016 - £26,847 per annum, pro rata) Type: Permanent Hours: 25.00 hours per week Hours per week: 43.6 working weeks (Term Time Only) Closing Date: 1 st November 2026 Interview Date: 6 th November 2026

Purpose of the post :

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team. We require a teaching assistant who can provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the child throughout all aspects of school life. Applicants must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school and be patient and kind to support the child/ren in their transition.

The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils and will be fully supported by the school and the Trust.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office directly to arrange an appointment on 0161 725 9750.

Safeguarding Statement:

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.