Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Grade 3

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Moat in Manchester is looking for an enthusiastic practitioner to join our committed team as a teaching assistant. The role is permanent and full-time, working 8:30am–4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch, Monday to Friday. Start date: 14 September 2026.

Salary Grade 3: £26,427–£26,846 FTE; pro rata for term-time only working. We seek someone who communicates well with adults and children, is patient, proactive, and dedicated to supporting learners, including those with SEND, and who values family

Qualifications

• Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
• Numeracy/Literacy and ICT skills at Level 2 (NQF).

Skills

Strong communicator

Creative

Reliable

Independent worker

Solution focused

Patient and nurturing

Family partnership

SEND experience

Education

Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Numeracy/Literacy/ICT Level 2

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 8:30am until 4:00pm with half hour unpaid lunch. Monday to Friday

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required:Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Numeracy/Literacy and ICT Skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)

Start Date: 14th September 2026

Salary:Grade 3 - £26,427 - £26,846 Full Time Equivalent. Salary to be pro rata'd for Term Time Only Working

About the Candidate

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic practitioner to join our committed team.

We are looking for someone who is dedicated, always keen to learn and develop andcan show a positive commitment to the children in our school.

Ideally we are looking for someone who:

• Is a strong communicator with adults and childrenIs creative, reliable and hardworking
• Has the skills to work independently and collectivelyIs proactive and solution focused
• Has a patient and nurturing approach to supporting children
• Has a passion in working with families as partners
• Has experience of working with children that have SEND

About Us

Manley Park is a large, vibrant, progressive and friendly school, split across two sites, within a culturallyrich anddiverse area of Manchester.

Creating a 'Manley Park' community where everyone belongs is key to our drive and success, and this isbuilt on thefoundations of our six values: respect, understanding, compassion, responsibility, positivityand patience.

We will offer you:

• A school with a strong ethos where everyone is valuedEnthusiastic and engaging children and staff
• A strong and dedicated senior leadership teamA commitment to your professional development
• A school dedicated to the development of emotional intelligence
• Very supportive and friendly parents and Governors

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