Level 3 Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support learning across EYFS and KS1 in a South Manchester primary from September 2026. You will work with individuals and small groups, including SEN pupils, in both indoor and outdoor continuous provision.

The role involves phonics delivery, supporting communication and language, and monitoring progress. EYFS/KS1 experience and a Level 3 TA qualification are essential; DBS and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in EYFS and KS1 is essential.
• Confident delivering phonics and supporting early reading and communication.
• Reflective practitioner with teamwork and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and small groups, including SEN pupils, to maximise access to learning.
• Deliver phonics in small groups under teacher guidance.
• Support communication, language, PSED and vocabulary development throughout the day.
• Monitor pupil progress and keep accurate records for the class teacher.
• Assist with supervision outside the classroom and educational visits.
• Provide personal care where required in line with school policy.

Skills

Phonics delivery

Communication

Teamwork

Observation of pupil progress

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

EYFS/KS1 experience

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant | South Manchester | EYFS & KS1 | September Start

Location: South Manchester

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Salary: £100 - £130 per day (dependent on experience)

Looking for a Level 3 TA Role Where You Can Really Make an Impact in Early Years?

A friendly and inclusive primary school in South Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support learning across EYFS and KS1 from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, reflective practitioner who understands how young children learn and is ready to help them build strong foundations across the prime areas of learning.

About the Role

As the successful Level 3 TA, you will:

• Work with individuals and small groups, including children on the SEN register, to maximise access to learning within continuous provision, indoors and outdoors
• Deliver phonics in small groups under the direction of the class teacher and English Lead, reviewing and adjusting as needed
• Support communication and language and personal, social and emotional development (PSED) throughout the school day
• Provide high-quality interactions during continuous provision that extend children's vocabulary
• Support individual learning programmes for named children under the direction of the EYFS Lead and class teacher
• Observe and monitor pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and maintaining accurate records
• Assist with supervision outside the classroom, including educational visits
• Provide personal care where required, in line with school policy

Why This School?

• Strong, well-established EYFS and KS1 team
• Focus on the Characteristics of Effective Learning - playing and exploring, active learning, creating and thinking critically
• Structured approach to early writing, phonics and fine motor development in line with the current Writing Framework
• Supportive leadership team who value staff development
• Consistent routines and positive behaviour culture

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience - candidates on the Experience-Based Route welcome to apply)
• Experience working within EYFS and/or KS1 essential
• Confident delivering phonics and supporting early reading and communication
• A reflective practitioner, committed to teamwork and continuous improvement
• Sound understanding of EYFS routines, continuous provision and child development
• Excellent communication skills with children, staff and parents

Applications are welcomed from experienced Level 3 TAs looking for a settled, long-term role in a school that values Early Years practice.

All applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years.