The position is for a permanent, Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to provide dedicated focused support for individual children.
The Governors of St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, caring and reliable, Teaching Assistant to carry out the duties of a Teaching Assistant Level 2.
Salary: Band 3 – pt. 6 - 11 (£25,989-£28,142) pro rata (actual salary £17,266)
Hours: 28 hours per week. Monday 8.30am-3pm, Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm. Term time only, plus INSET days (39 weeks per academic year)
Contract: Permanent contract
Applications: An application pack can be found on our website and further details are available via email at recruitment@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk.
Completed application forms and all supplementary forms should be returned to the above email address. Please note CVs will not be accepted on their own.
We are looking for:
- An outstanding and caring practitioner who is aspirational and passionate about outcomes for children.
- Someone who can work in partnership with others.
- Someone who is flexible and well organised.
- Someone who can make positive relationships with both pupils and parents.
- Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school.
In return, we can offer:
- A warm welcome from a happy and supportive community, with a strong Catholic ethos.
- Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A friendly, hardworking and committed staff network.
- Excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
- A supportive and committed Governing Body.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 2nd February 2026
Start date: Monday 23rd February 2026 or as soon after as possible
St. Vincent’s is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.
St Vincent’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) Checks and satisfactory professional references. The applicant will be required to subscribe to the update service and maintain the cost of the subscription for the duration of the employment (currently £16 per year). Online checks will be performed following successful shortlisting. Overseas checks will be carried out if applicable.
