Teaching Assistant Grade 4 (Two roles: EYFS/KS1)

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Moat is seeking a passionate and dedicated teaching assistant to join their team. This role focuses on creating a supportive learning environment and developing strong relationships with students, particularly those with special educational needs. The successful candidate will hold a TA Level 3 qualification and have demonstrable experience in helping children achieve their potential.

Benefits

Professional development tailored to your next steps

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Employed experience as a TA Level 3 is required.
• Experience in Early Years, KS1 or KS2 is beneficial.
• High expectations of children's achievement are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and purposeful environment for pupils.
• Promote the highest possible standards of learning and achievement.
• Support students with additional needs, fostering their development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Organizational skills

Education

TA Level 3 qualification

Numeracy / literacy skills at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 2
Qualifications Required:TA qualification plus Numeracy / literacy skills at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2
Start Date: 1^st September 2025
Salary: £25,584 - £27,269 per annum

The Governing Body of Plymouth Grove Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teaching assistant to join our team of caring, committed professionals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our dynamic, supportive and friendly team who work tirelessly to meet the needs of children, especially those children with additional needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Creates a nurturing and purposeful environment for our pupils
• Can enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning
• Forms strong working relationships with colleagues, and works effectively as part of a team
• Promotes the highest possible standards of learning and achievement for all children
• Shows initiative and has a willingness to learn
• Has a good knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities
• Has an ability to work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff and governors

In return you can expect:

• A warm welcome from an experienced and supportive staff team
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to engage in learning experiences
• A well-established curriculum, personalised to the pupils of Birchfield’s
• Colleagues who support and celebrate one another
• Professional development tailored to your next steps

About the Candidate

You will need:

• Numeracy / literacy skills at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2
• Employed experience as a TA Level 3
• High expectations of children’s achievement
• Excellent communication skills
• Be very well organised and contribute to a highly effective team
• To have responsibility for the care, guidance and support of children with Special Educational Needs
• Be reliable and enthusiastic
• Experience in working within Early Years, KS1 or KS2

About Us

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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