Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Level 4

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Manchester is looking for a part-time teaching assistant to support across EYFS and KS1. The successful candidate will collaborate with mainstream teachers and utilise outdoor spaces for enriching learning experiences. Candidates must hold a Teaching Assistant Level 4 qualification and demonstrate enthusiasm and experience in primary education. The role is part-time, requiring 19.5 hours of work per week and offers a permanent position starting on 23rd February 2026. Satisfactory DBS checks are mandatory.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly work environment

Opportunity to work with well-behaved children

Qualifications

• The candidate must have relevant experience in early years foundations and key stage 1 education.
• They should collaborate successfully with mainstream teachers.
• A passion for outdoor learning in a school environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers to develop and deliver the curriculum.
• Maximise outdoor learning opportunities in the school's green spaces.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Experience across EYFS and KS1

Ability to collaborate with teachers

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Part-time, 19.5 hours per week

Number of positions: 1

DBS Check Required: Yes

Qualifications Required: Teaching Assistant Level 4 or equivalent

Start Date: 23rd February 2026

Salary: NJC Pay Scales - Grade 5 (pro‑rata, based on term‑time, part‑time only)

About the Candidate

We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced teaching assistant who has worked across EYFS and KS1.

The successful candidate will work closely with mainstream teacher colleagues to develop and deliver our curriculum in collaboration with subject leaders.

Our school has lots of green space, a forest area and a pond – The successful candidate will be keen to maximise the opportunities for outdoor learning across the curriculum.

About Us

We can offer you:

• Wonderful, enthusiastic and well behaved children
• Supportive and friendly parents
• A team committed to raising standards for pupils

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and email it to [e-mail] or post it to the school's address.

Additional Information

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.