Teaching Assistant

CHANGING LIVES IN COLLABORATION; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Supportive team

Job summary

Old Moat Primary School, part of CHANGING LIVES IN COLLABORATION, seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the Early Years Foundation Stage team. You will work under the guidance of the class teacher and Year Group Lead to provide high-quality support to enable pupils to reach their potential.

The role focuses on supporting pupils, delivering structured activities, promoting inclusion, and contributing to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to Level 2.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• Knowledge of EYFS/Foundation Stage curriculum and learning strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to use relevant technology effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate learning and development records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities and intervention programmes under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils individually and in groups, including those with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, participation and independence.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
• Attend to welfare, health and hygiene needs, including minor first aid.
• Maintain positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Occasionally supervise whole classes when required.
• Prepare classrooms and learning resources.
• Assist with record keeping, data management and reporting.
• Support behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor and record pupil achievement and progress.
• Administer routine assessments and support marking activities.
• Liaise effectively with parents and carers under teacher direction.
• Provide administrative support including photocopying and resource preparation.
• Deliver structured learning activities aligned with EYFS and national learning strategies.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Support the use of technology and ICT in learning.
• Contribute to lesson planning and resource preparation.
• Help develop pupils' confidence and independence in their learning.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
• Contribute positively to the school's ethos and values.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities as required.
• Support wider school activities and initiatives.

Skills

Teaching Assistant Level 2

EYFS experience

Numeracy & literacy Level 2

Teamwork & communication

Records keeping

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

The Governors of the CLIC Trust are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team at Old Moat Primary School.

At Old Moat, our ethos is:

#AllDifferentAllAchieving

We believe every child can succeed. Through a blend of high expectations, personalised support and a rich curriculum, we equip children with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive both locally and globally.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher and Year Group Lead to provide high-quality support that enables pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting Pupils

The Governors of the CLIC Trust are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team at Old Moat Primary School.

At Old Moat, our ethos is:

#AllDifferentAllAchieving

We believe every child can succeed. Through a blend of high expectations, personalised support and a rich curriculum, we equip children with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive both locally and globally.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher and Year Group Lead to provide high-quality support that enables pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting Pupils

• Deliver learning activities and intervention programmes under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils individually and in groups, including those with additional needs.
• Promote inclusion, participation and independence.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development.
• Attend to welfare, health and hygiene needs, including minor first aid.
• Maintain positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Occasionally supervise whole classes when required.

Supporting Teaching and Learning

• Prepare classrooms and learning resources.
• Assist with record keeping, data management and reporting.
• Support behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor and record pupil achievement and progress.
• Administer routine assessments and support marking activities.
• Liaise effectively with parents and carers under teacher direction.
• Provide administrative support including photocopying and resource preparation.

Supporting the Curriculum

• Deliver structured learning activities aligned with EYFS and national learning strategies.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Support the use of technology and ICT in learning.
• Contribute to lesson planning and resource preparation.
• Help develop pupils' confidence and independence in their learning.

Supporting the School

• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
• Contribute positively to the school's ethos and values.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities as required.
• Support wider school activities and initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to Level 2.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• Knowledge of EYFS/Foundation Stage curriculum and learning strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to use relevant technology effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate learning and development records.

Personal Qualities

• Passion for helping children succeed.
• Commitment to inclusion, equality and safeguarding.
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ability to demonstrate cooperative values in everyday practice.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to undertake first aid training.
• Willingness to attend training and CPD opportunities.
• Ability to work across schools within the Trust when required.
• Successful completion of an Enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.
• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Collaboration within the wider CLIC Trust network.
• A school culture built on inclusion, achievement and high aspirations.