Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Salary: Band 5, points 4 to 6 (£18,548 - £19,140)
32.5 hours per week, term time only
Working Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday
To commence as soon as possible
Vacancy Information
Shirley Manor School is vibrant one form entry primary school at the heart of the Wyke community. Shirley Manor is part of the Family of Learning Trust and is a key partner working in collaboration with schools across the Trust to drive strong educational development, particularly in schools that face challenging circumstances.
At Shirley Manor we are determined to continue to improve standards and outcomes across the school. We are committed to providing a nurturing and secure environment for our pupils to learn and we are looking for likeminded colleagues to join our school and Trust.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work with our wonderful pupils. We are seeking a caring person who can support the teachers across the school to deliver the rich and exciting curriculum and also with knowledge and experience to also fully support our pupils with special educational needs .
Applicants should be patient, calm under pressure, resilient, able to use their initiative, have excellent team working skills and be enthusiastic about providing outstanding care and education for our pupils. The successful candidate will be expected to provide exceptional support to the class teacher and work as part of a team ensuring that we maintain high expectations and aspirations within our school.
We are looking for candidates who:
Relate well to children
Have a level of education that enables them to understand the national curriculum at all levels (see job description for qualification expectations)
Are able to work as part of a team
Are enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated
Have a positive approach
Can use their initiative
In return, we offer a benefit package that includes:
Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution of approximately 17%
An Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and access to resources to help you maintain a healthy work life balance
Commitment to professional development for all staff
Our school also offers you the opportunity to:
Work in a friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
Engage with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
Support teachers to deliver a rich and exciting curriculum, recognised through a range of curriculum awards.
Work with an experienced, supportive and successful team who love to work collaboratively.
Development that will support you on your chosen career path
For further information about the role please view our website or contact Lucy Bailey, Head of School on 01274 679320. Visits to the school are encouraged.
Please visit our website: for an application pack and application form- https://shirleymanor.familyoflearningtrust.co.uk/vacancies/
Please note we do not accept CVs, only a fully completed Shirley Manor Primary Academy application form will be accepted.
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Friday 27th February 2026
You will be contacted by email to inform you if you have been selected for an interview, please check your spam box!
The trustees of the Family of Learning Trust and the Governors of Shirley Manor Primary Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We consistently safeguard children and all posts are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. The successful candidate will have met the requirements of the person specification and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.