Teaching Assistant Level 3

Manchester City Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wonderful children

Friendly staff

Safe environment

Governing Body support

Job summary

Christ the King RC Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant on a part-time, permanent contract to support pupils with varying needs. You will work closely with teachers to enable full access to learning, promote inclusion and contribute to a supportive school community.

The role requires a Level 3 TA qualification, safeguarding checks and a commitment to the well-being and development of all children within a Catholic school setting. Start date 1 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• Appointment subject to enhanced DBS checks and standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work with children, ensuring full access to learning.
• Establish good relationships with children, setting high expectations.
• Be aware of and respond to individual physical, social and educational needs.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• Be highly organised, adaptable and able to work well as part of a team.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school.

Skills

Student supervision

Inclusive practice

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: 1st October 2026

Salary: £25,584 per annum Closing Date: Thurs 17th Sept Shortlisting: Thurs 17th Sept 12noon Interview: Mon 21st Sept

The children, staff and governors of this popular and successful Catholic school are seeking strong, dynamic and inspirational Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants who will:

• Supervise and work with children, ensuring full access to learning;
• Establish good relationships with children, setting challenging and demanding expectations;
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual physical, social and educational needs;
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children;
• Be highly organised, adaptable and able to work well as part of a dedicated team;
• Be willing to make an active contribution to the broader life of the school;

See job description and person specification for full details

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who love school;
• A committed, hardworking and friendly staff team;
• An attractive, stimulating and safe environment;
• A supportive Governing Body;
• A vibrant and forward-thinking parish;
• Excellent links with the Diocese and other local cluster schools;
• A commitment to your professional development and well-being.

About the Candidate

Christ the King RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice)

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 are an Equal Opportunities Employer and 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.