Teaching Assistant Level 1

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Moat in Manchester is looking for an energetic, creative and proactive team player to support inclusion across the school and complement our hardworking team. This position works in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and requires you to be organised and self-reflective with a passion for enabling all children to achieve their best.

We value our staff and provide a supportive environment with opportunities to develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Fixed term contract in a school setting.
• Full-time role: 35 hours per week.
• Start date: 2 November 2026.
• Salary between £21,804 and £22,378 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion across the school.
• Work in the EYFS setting.
• Be organised and reflective to help every child achieve their best.

Skills

Inclusive education

EYFS experience

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: 2nd November 2026 Salary: £21,804 - £22,378 per annum

We are extremely proud of our inclusive school and would like you to come and join us in our team.

Our school is special and it is our people 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 the Candidate

We are looking for an energetic, creative and proactive team player who can support inclusion across school and complement our existing hardworking team.

This position is to work in EYFS school.

You must be organised and self reflective and have a passion for enabling all children to achieve their best.

We love developing people so that our team can thrive and not just survive in these challenging times.

If this excites you, please 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.

Please refer to the School's Safer Recruitment Policy. In line with KCSIE 2025, Online checks, References and a Criminal Self Declaration form will be requested at shortlisting.

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