Job Vacancies
- 1: SEN Level 3 Teaching Assistant (HLTA): Resource Provision – Barlow Hall Primary School
- 2: Admin Officer Grade 3 – Northenden Community School
1: SEN Level 3 Teaching Assistant (HLTA): Resource Provision
- Permanent, Grade 5 SCP 13 (£29064, pro rata Term Time Only)
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Application Deadline: Monday 3rd November at 9am
- Interviews: Friday 7th November
Barlow Hall Primary School and Children’s Centre is located in Chorlton, Manchester. We currently have 221 children on roll and we operate as a one form entry school. We are extremely proud of our diverse and inclusive school. Approximately 56% of our pupils are eligible for pupil premium funding, and 36% of our learners are identified as having a special educational need.
To join our team, you will need to have a strong commitment to pupil’s learning, as well as caring and supportive qualities. Our children’s personal development and their achievements are very important and the adults at Barlow Hall work with great dedication and enthusiasm to make sure that each child achieves the very best they can.
You will need to understand the urban context of our school. It can be a challenging and also a very rewarding place to work. We can offer the successful candidate an enjoyable work place with highly trained, dedicated and supportive staff as well as a commitment to your own learning journey and continuing professional development.
This post will involve supporting children who are in our specialist Resource Provision, working alongside our specialist teacher. This will involve working directly with the children in small group or one to one teaching, as well as occasionally supporting them in their mainstream classrooms. It will require some liaising with external agencies, such as Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy in order to deliver the children’s bespoke programmes. There will be support required during unstructured times such as break and lunch times, in order to facilitate and co-ordinate activities promoting social interactions between pupils.
You will work under the direction of the Headteacher and the Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for SEND and the Resource Provision, and will be supported by our specialist staff.
The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd November at 9am and shortlisting will take place on that date. Please return completed application forms to s.stoneman@barlowhallprimary.co.uk
Successful candidates will be invited for interview on Friday 7th November.
2: Administration Officer (Grade 3)
This is a term time only role (plus 5 inset days.) Working 35 hours per week,
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm with a ½ hour lunch break
- Salary: £25,185 – £25,989 pro rata
- Actual pay: £21,662 – £22,354
- Closing Date: Wednesday 12th November
- Shortlisting Date: Thursday 13th November
- Interview Date: Thursday 20th November
- Target Start Date: As soon as possible. However, we will honour any notice period.
Be the Heart of Our School: Join Our Friendly Community as an Administration Officer!
Are you an organised, proactive, and friendly administrative professional looking for a role
where you genuinely make a difference every day?
Northenden Community School are looking for a dedicated Admin Officer (Grade 3) to join our close-knit team. This isn’t just a desk job, you’ll be the welcoming face and the calm, capable backbone of our school, ensuring everything runs smoothly for our pupils, staff and parents.
Northenden Community School is a one-form entry primary school with 236 pupils from
Nursery to Year 6. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and the care, guidance and support that we offer to every child and their family is a strength of our school. Our pupils are thoughtful, motivated, and considerate of others and our families are highly involved in the lives of the children.
We are a successful school and our children achieve very well.
Northenden Community School is part of The Connect Alliance Trust, which is based in
Manchester and formed in September 2025. It consists of five Manchester Primary Schools. These include, Barlow Hall Primary School, Beaver Road Primary School, Brookburn Community Primary School, Cavendish Community Primary School and Northenden Community School.
The trust is committed to building a strong family of schools, enhancing educational
standards and opportunities for our local communities. Our shared vision and values
underpin our trust’s development: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of
collaboration and an inclusive environment built on respect.
The Role
Reporting to the Office Manager, you will be crucial in providing comprehensive
administrative and financial support and working collaboratively to support the well being of every pupil.
Key responsibilities will include:
Opportunities to collaborate with a network of other schools.
Front-of-House: Being the first point of contact for all visitors, parents, and pupils,
answering enquiries with courtesy and clarity.
Administration & Finance: Handling everything from maintaining pupil data and
filing to managing routine financial records, ordering stock, and supporting school
lettings.
Welfare Support: Assisting with minor first aid and pupil welfare duties, including
looking after sick pupils and communicating with parents.
Teamwork: Providing general clerical support, arranging meetings, taking notes and
covering for colleagues when needed.
We would like to appoint an administrative assistant who has:
A genuine ability to relate well to children and adults and a desire to contribute
positively to the overall ethos of a small community school.
Experience in general clerical, administrative, and financial work.
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills and a strong ability to use ICT packages (Word, Excel, databases) to produce high-quality, accurate work.
The self-motivation and flexibility to manage your workload effectively and meet
deadlines.
A naturally tactful and diplomatic approach when dealing with parents, pupils and
colleagues.
A willingness to undergo minor first aid training and an enhanced DBS check.
In return we offer:
A whole school community where the staff want the very best for every child.
A challenging and stimulating place to work with an exciting opportunity to
shape and make a difference in a developing school.
A commitment to continuing professional development and high expectations in all
areas.
If you thrive in a bustling, friendly environment and want to be a vital part of a school
community, we encourage you to apply!
How to Apply:
If you would like to ask any questions prior to making an application, please contact our
School Office:
admin@northenden.manchester.sch.uk or call 0161 998 4825
Application forms, the job description, and the person specification are available at:
https://www.northendenprimary.co.uk/about-us/vacancies and below.
Please return completed applications electronically (CV’s will not be accepted) and return by email to: admin@northenden.manchester.sch.uk For the attention of Ms Ruth Byrne.
Northenden Community School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check. Please be aware that we will be contacting referees for a reference before the interview
