Job Vacancies

ST. VINCENT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Required from September 2026

Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Trafford Borough Council

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Fixed Term Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary £16,033 (Actual)

The Governors of St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated and committed individual to carry out the duties of a teaching assistant level 2. This is a fixed term contract required to provide dedicated support to individual pupils with education, health care plans.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistants who are committed to delivering exceptional teaching and learning in a Catholic school.

The Board of Governors are looking for someone who:

· Is supportive of Catholic education and the Catholic faith.

· Is an excellent teaching assistant.

· Has high expectations of achievement for every child.

· Has the skills to act as a role model capable of inspiring and motivating others.

· Can support and motivate children, parents and colleagues in achieving the highest standards of attainment and personal development.

We can offer:

· A warm welcome from a happy community with a strong Catholic ethos.

· Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.

· Friendly, hardworking, committed staff

· Excellent opportunities for continued professional development.

· A supportive and committed Governing Body.

Salary and other details

· Band 3 – pt. 6 - 11 (£25,989-£28,142) pro rata.

· 26 hours per week – Monday 10am-3.30pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 9am-3pm, Thursday-Friday 9am-2.30pm - Term-time plus INSET days

· Closing date: 12pm, Friday 3rd July

· Interviews to be held Tuesday 7th July

· Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

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.

Further details can be obtained from our Business Manager, Mrs Hannah Ascott, via email on recruitment@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk. Completed application forms and all supplementary forms should be returned to this email address. Please note CV’s will not be accepted on their own.

The application form and details are available via the links below: