Teaching Assistant Grade 4 Mainstream

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced TA3 to join our Early Years team. The post involves working across the nursery and reception provision, supporting children to achieve the best start in their education.

The role is full time (35 hours per week), initially temporary for 12 months with potential extension subject to funding. A nurturing approach and experience in early years are essential to succeed in this setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years and ability to provide appropriate personal care of children.
• Ability to work across nursery and reception and support a nurturing environment.
• Flexibility to work as part of a team to give children the best start.

Responsibilities

• Work across nursery and reception provision as part of a team.
• Provide nurturing care and support for children's needs in a safe setting.

Education

TA3

Job description

About The Role

• Contract Type: This role is initially temporary for 12 months, with the possibility of being extended dependent upon Funding
• Weekly Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week (Mon-Thur 8.15 am—15:45pm Friday 8.15 am—14:45pm + 1 hour TBA for staff meetings and training) 39 weeks per year
• Number of positions: 1
• Qualifications Required: TA3
• Start Date: 1st October 2026
• Salary: £23,461 - £25,563 per annum

About the Candidate

This role is initially temporary for 12 months, with the possibility of being extended dependent upon Funding

We are looking for an experienced TA3 to work in Early Years. The successful candidate will be expected to work across our nursery and reception provision and work within the team, flexibly, to give Charlestown children the best start.

The ideal person will be very nurturing and will have good experience of working within early years and be aware that the appropriate personal care of children is expected as part of the role.

We are proud of our school and would like you to come and join us. Our school is special and it is our team who make it that way.We value every member of the Charlestown team and invest in them to ensure our children receive the best education and nurture possible.

We know that when people are happy, they work hard and achieve great things. Our children are amazing and they deserve the best. If you think this is you, please check out our website and get in touch.

About Us

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.