Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Fairfield Road Primary; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield Road Primary School in Droylsden is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support learning and maintain a caring, safe classroom environment. The role is part-time (32.5 hours per week) under a fixed-term contract until August 2027.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support pupils, contribute to high standards of achievement, and participate in ongoing professional development. An enhanced DBS is required, visits to the school are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant with a positive approach.
• Good communicator with clear and effective interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to work well within a team.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Good communicator

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until August 2027

Contract Reason: Workload Peak

Salary: Grade E SCP 11 £21,739 - SCP 16 £23,575 (Actual salary, Part time, TTO)

Hours Per Week: 32.5hours

Base Location: Fairfield Road Primary School, Droylsden

Assessment Date: Week commencing: 21/09/2026

The Governing Body wishes to appoint a highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistant who will enhance our existing team.

We offer:

• A caring, warm and friendly school enthusiastically supported by Governors and parents.
• Happy, well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• An excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards.
• Opportunity for professional development.

You will be:

• Enthusiastic and dedicated.
• An exemplary practitioner.
• A good communicator
• Organised with effective interpersonal skills.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

This post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Supporting Documents

TA3 Job description and person specification

TA3 Application form