Nursery Teaching Assistant Level 3

Firwood Special School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme 18.5%

Continued Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Eyecare vouchers

Flu vaccination clinics

Job summary

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3. The role supports EYFS pupils under teacher supervision, helps deliver programmes and ILPs, and maintains a safe learning environment.

The post runs in a 35-hour week with a focus on Early Years development. The successful candidate will have EYFS qualifications and an eagerness to contribute to a Catholic multiacademy trust environment, with opportunities for professional development and a strong welfare

Qualifications

• Full & Relevant EYFS Qualifications required.
• Experience in Early Years welcome.

Responsibilities

• Work with groups of pupils under supervision of the teacher, delivering programmes and ILPs.
• Assist the teacher to maintain a safe classroom and outdoor environment.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, display work, and clear up afterwards; supervise groups as needed.

Education

Full & Relevant EYFS Qualifications

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hoursper week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Full & Relevant EYFS Qualifications

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Salary: £23,460 - £25,569 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Wythenshawe.

This role will initially be based in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).We welcome applicants with early years experience and full and relevant EYFS qualifications.

To work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs

To assist the teacher in ensuring a safe classroom and outdoor environment

To prepare the classroom for lessons, including displaying work and clearing afterwards To supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Act with the utmost integrity at all times

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers

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 above 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.