Teaching Assistant

Term Time Only

Working Hours - 8.30am - 3.45pm 4 days a week, and 1 day 8.30am - 4.25pm including a 15 minute morning break and 30 minute lunch break

Alexandra Park is a fully inclusive two-form entry primary school with 463 pupils on roll. We have a dedicated staff and an excellent reputation in our local area. We are all working hard to continue to develop our thriving community school.

The Headteacher, Governors and children at Alexandra Park Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our successful and friendly school.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants looking to progress in their careers in a rich learning environment where their professional development will be prioritised. We also welcome applications from people looking to start a career in education, who are enthusiastic and have a passion for supporting children though providing them with the highest possible standards of care and academic support. Our School Deputy Head and Assistant Head both started their careers in education as Teaching Assistants. As the role initially is supporting in Year 4, the successful candidate would need to be confident support in all areas of the curriculum, with strong numeracy and English skills. The successful candidate would receive full support and training so they would become an expert in supporting children in class and delivering targeted interventions. This could be social and emotional support or academic support depending on the individual strengths and passions of the successful candidate.

We are committed to providing every child at our school with the highest possible levels of care and education. Our core values of Care, Aspire and Achieve underpin everything we do and everything we want for our children and our colleagues.

Alexandra Park Primary School is a Research School for Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and is part of a national network of 16 primary schools that lead education research and deliver training for the EEF on key aspects of education, such as metacogntion, Early Literacy, supporting disadvantaged pupils and Developing Teaching Assistants. Our commitment to our children and staff was recognised by OFSTED, where we were awarded an Outstanding grade in all areas.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be able to offer:

• A desire to continually learn and become an outstanding teaching assistant
• A caring nature with the ability to inspire a love of learning
• High expectations of all children and a dedication to improving all children’s futures
• Be fully committed to collaboration and sharing of expertise with all members of the team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The school will offer:

• Outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development
• To benefit from the learning and opportunities arising from working at an EEF Research School
• An excellent and well-resourced working environment
• A school culture where we all support each other
• The opportunity to work with committed and knowledgeable colleagues
• Well-behaved children who want to learn
• A shared ambition to provide all our children with a world class education and levels of care

Applicants are welcome to visit. Please contact the school office to arrange a time to visit on 0161 480 5557.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Valuing diversity

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

At Alexandra Park Primary School, we can offer:

• A dedicated and supportive team
• Enthusiastic and motivated children
• An attractive environment for learning
• A happy, friendly school.

A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.

We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust-wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options

How to Apply

• Register or log in to MyNewTerm
• Complete the application form
• Include a personal statement tailored to the role
• Submit your application before the deadline We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:
• Enhanced DBS checks
• Reference and identity verification
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.