Level 3 Teaching Assistant

TAMESIDE COUNCIL; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tameside Council seeks a highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistant at Fairfield Road Primary School, Droylsden. This fixed-term post runs until August 2027 and offers 32.5 hours per week in a supportive learning environment.

You will be enthusiastic, an exemplary practitioner, a good communicator and well organised to help our happy, well-behaved children achieve high standards. DBS enhanced disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant.
• Exemplary practitioner with a focus on pupil progress.
• Good communicator with colleagues, parents and pupils.
• Organised with effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• Assist with pupil supervision and behaviour management.
• Contribute to high standards of achievement and wellbeing.

Skills

Enthusiastic and dedicated

Exemplary practitioner

Good communicator

Organised with 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).