Beech Street Primary School , Eccles, M30 8GB
Tel: 0161 9211606
Headteacher: Mr B Spedding
We have a job vacancy for a Level 2 teaching assistant starting on 2nd September 2026 for a 31 hours per week until 21st July 2027. Possibility that it will be extended pending funding.
The successful candidate will:
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Hold the appropriate teaching assistant qualification.
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Be a role model for the children and display our school values at all times.
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Have good numeracy & literacy skills.
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Be able to support groups and individuals to meet their potential.
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Be encouraging, patient and kind.
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Be a team player who is punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
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Understand the importance of building relationships with children.
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Have effective communication and organisation skills.
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Have a good understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
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Ensure the safeguarding of children remains the highest priority.
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Continue to develop in ongoing professional development.
We offer
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A dedicated and supportive staff team.
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A well-resourced school with enthusiastic pupils and supportive parents.
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An effective and supportive Governing body.
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Ongoing training as appropriate.
Beech Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
Applications are via the greater jobs portal and will close at 26th June 2026. We welcome informal viewings of the school on Friday 19th June @ 4pm. Please telephone to book a visit.
Shortlisting will be completed by Monday 29th June
Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd July
