Teaching Assistant TA4

About

The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications

Required:

HLTA or Working Towards

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £29,064 per annum

We are looking for an enthusiastic HLTA with a positive outlook to provide general classroom support and prepare and deliver lessons to groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, for example to cover PPA or leadership duties.

The post holder will work under the supervision and direction of class teachers, working with individual pupils, small groups and the whole class.

• Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or is committed to undertake aqualification
• Can work collaboratively with and assist teachers in the curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources
• Is able to cover classes across the school
• Can demonstrate a high degree of initiative when working with children
• Has high expectations of children’s behaviour
• Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Firbank Road, Manchester, M23 2YS

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

Closing date for applications Friday 4th September 2027 12noon

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