Higher Learning Teaching Assistant at Stanley Grove Primary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SGPA/06392

Location

Stanley Grove, Longsight, Greater Manchester, M12 4NL

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£28,598.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5- Bright Futures Scale Points 12-19

Hours Per Week

36.25

Weeks Per Year

44.85 paid (39 weeks worked)

Fixed Term End Date

Thu 22nd Jul, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 29th May, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 3rd June 2026

About this Role

We are looking to recruit skilled and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our innovative and forward thinking school, to join our across school team, to provide whole school class cover.

Stanley Grove is a larger than average primary school, with a PAN of 690, and joined Bright Futures as a sponsored academy in August 2012. The school was fully refurbished in 2016-2017.

The new school facilities incorporate the 1902 Victorian building and a large new extension, which provides a modern Early Years Foundation Stage unit and Key Stage 1 and 2 shared learning spaces.

The outdoor facilities include a Forest School area and a full sized 3G pitch with flood lighting.

The majority of pupils come from minority ethnic backgrounds with the largest group from Pakistani backgrounds. Over 80% of pupils speak English as an additional language and we have 26 different languages spoken in school. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for pupil premium funding is high (49%) The proportion of pupils who have SEN is 14%.

We offer a great opportunity to join an organisation which lives its values.

Our working environment is very inclusive and whilst you can expect to be challenged in your role, you will be supported through professional learning, and treated fairly with dignity and respect. Please see the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion statement on our website: www.bright-futures.co.uk

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

Flexible working will be considered please discuss your preferences at interview

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.