Teaching Assistant Level 3

St Andrew's CE Primary (Eccles); Eccles; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew’s CE Primary School in Salford is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our KS2 team, mainly supporting Year 3 and 4. This post is linked to a fixed start date and requires safeguarding checks. Closing date is 1st October 2026, with interviews soon after the shortlisting.

The successful candidate will work within a friendly, inclusive environment and contribute to our commitment to high standards of education and welfare for every child.

Qualifications

• TA3 qualification and experience in primary education.
• Experience with pupils with SEND and additional languages.
• Experience delivering phonics, preferably Read Write Inc.
• Flexible and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in Key Stage 2.
• Assist in Year 3 and 4 with teaching activities.
• Support phonics and language development.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare requirements.

Skills

SEND

Phonics instruction

Flexible

Additional languages awareness

Education

TA3 qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Required For 2nd November 2026

St. Andrew’s CE Primary School is a warm, friendly and inclusive school which is at the heart of our local, diverse community. Everything we do ensures that our children believe in themselves and can achieve their very best. In 2023 we have received ‘Good’ at OFTSED, a very positive SIAMs report, LPPA re-accreditation and School of Sanctuary status. Owing to the retirement of the current post holder, we are looking for a TA3 for Key Stage 2, working primarily in Year 3 and 4.

What can we offer you?

• The very best children in Salford!
• Supportive families
• A dedicated, hard-working team who try their very best for our children and each other
• A head teacher who is passionate about offering the best education for our children and who is committed to staff development
• A commitment to career development
• A friendly and supportive governing board

What are we looking for?

• A qualified and experienced TA3
• Experience of working with children with additional languages and SEND
• Experience of teaching a phonics programme, preferably Read, Write, Inc.
• Someone flexible, adaptable who will enhance our current team

Closing date: Thursday 1st October 2026 at 9:00pm

Interviews and a short task for shortlisted candidates: Monday 5th October 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

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Supporting Documents

TA3 Job Description and Person Specification