Job Vacancies

2 x Part Time Teaching Assistants, Level 2, Fixed Term

ST. VINCENT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Diocese of Shrewsbury in partnership with Trafford Borough Council

Part-time Teaching Assistant Level 2, Fixed Term

Two positions available

The Governors of St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint two highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Level 2 Teaching Assistants. These are both fixed term positions supporting individual pupils by providing focused assistance to promote their learning and development.

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

Salary and other details

Position 1

Salary: Band 3 – pt. 6 - 11 (£25,989-£28,142) pro rata (actual salary £17,883)

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: 29 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9am-3.30pm. Term-time only, plus INSET days (39 weeks per academic year).

Position 2

Salary: Band 3 - pt. 6-11 (£25,989-£28,142) pro rata (actual salary £12,333)

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am-1pm

Term time only, plus INSET days (39 weeks per academic year

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

· Is committed to supporting the school's vision, mission and values.

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

In return, we can offer:

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

· Friendly, dedicated and hardworking colleagues.

· Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning

· Full training and excellent opportunities for professional development.

· A supportive leadership team and committed Governing Body.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026

Interviews: To be held Thursday 1 October 2026

Start Date: Required as soon 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.

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: