Teaching Assistant Level 3

St Richard's RC Primary School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

St Richard’s R.C Primary School is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils under the supervision of teaching staff. The role involves preparing learning environments, assisting with lesson delivery and developing individual education plans, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and inclusive practice.

The post is 32.5 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year), temporary until 31 August 2027, with salary band Grade 4 (£19,367–£20,307 per annum; £13.69–£14.36 per hour).

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications.
• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Evidence of a commitment to further professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support for Pupils: Establish productive working relationships with pupils, act as a role model, promote inclusion and high expectations.
• Support for the Teacher: Assist in lesson planning, evaluation and adjusting plans, provide feedback and maintain records.
• Support for the Curriculum: Implement learning activities and use ICT to support pupil development.
• Support for the School: Comply with safeguarding, health and safety policies, contribute to school ethos, participate in meetings and training.
• Generic Duties: Understand policies, maintain confidentially, support colleagues and ensure non-discrimination.

Job description

St Richards R.C Primary School

Flapper Fold Lane

Atherton,

Manchester

M46 0HA

Salary: Grade 4, £19,367 - £20,307 per annum. £13.69 - £14.36 per hour

32.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Temporary until 31st August 2027

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONAL DUTIES:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Planning
2. Monitoring & Assessment
3. Teaching & Learning Activities

Job Activities:

1 Support for Pupils

1.1 Use specialist (Curricular / Learning) skills / training / experience to support pupils.

1.2 Assist with the development and implementation of individual Education Plans.

1.3 Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. 1.4 Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.

1.5 Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

1.6 Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.

1.7 Support pupils in improving their social skills through good behaviour and play at breaktimes.

1.8 Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

1.9 Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.

2 Support for the Teacher

2.1 Work with the Teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.

2.2 Work with the Teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/ work plans as appropriate.

2.3 Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievements against pre-determined learning activities.

2.4 Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports, as required, to the teacher, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.

2.5 Be responsible for keeping and updating records, as agreed with the Teacher, contributing to reviews of systems / records as requested.

2.6 Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with school policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

2.7 Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents / carers as agreed with the teacher within your role / responsibility and participate in feedback sessions / meetings with Parents / Carers.

3 Support for the Curriculum

3.1 Implement agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses / needs.

3.2 Implement local and national learning strategies, e.g. English, Maths and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills.

3.3 Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. 3.4 Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support.

3.5 Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.

4 Support for the School

4.1 Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with policy.

4.2 Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

4.3 Contribute to the overall ethos / aims of the school.

4.4 Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies / professionals, in liaison with the Teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.

4.5 Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

4.6 Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

4.7 Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to achieve and support others.

4.8 Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate.

4.9 Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

4.10 Take joint responsibility for communal areas displays/cloakroom areas/ shared work areas so that the tidiness of these areas meets the expectations set out by the school regarding learning environments.

4.11 Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post.

5 Generic Duties and Responsibilities

5.1 Full working knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.

5.2 Working knowledge of the national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes / strategies.

5.3 Understanding of principals of child development and learning processes.

5.4 Ability to relate well to children and adults.

5.5 Comply with all school policies and procedures and work in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Staff. 5.6 Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils, students and staff have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

5.7 All employees will undertake regular and routine continuing professional development to ensure that they develop and recognise their own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to achieve and support others and the aims of the school.

5.9 Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with policy.

St Richard’s R.C. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff within this area to share this commitment and to have understanding of the common core skills and knowledge.

To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and customers so that the Council provides a workplace and delivers services that do not discriminate against people on the grounds of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender or disabilities.

To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regard to Council policies and procedures, health, safety and welfare, customer care, emergency, evacuation, security and promotion of the Council’s priorities.

To work flexibly in the interests of the service. This may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to the employee’s background, skills and abilities. Where this occurs there will be consultation with the employee and any necessary personal development will be taken into account.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.

Person Specification Post: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

1 Qualifications / Training / Experience

1.1 NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications

1.2 GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English

1.3 Evidence of a commitment to further professional development.

1.4 Previous experience working with children in a primary setting.

1.5 Knowledge and understanding of child development and children's and families’ needs.

1.6 Safeguarding in a Primary School.

1.7 In addition, the TA might have experience of:

Working in partnership with parents.

Working with children with specific SEND issues such as ADHD or Dyslexia.

Working with children with SEMH needs.

Working with children with EAL needs.

Developing and implementing IEPs and care plans.

2 Skills and Aptitudes

2.1 Ability to plan and organise.

2.2 Ability to recognise and identify problems.

2.3 Ability to record and pass on information accurately.

2.4 Understanding of the importance of parental involvement.

2.5 The TA will be able to:

Encourage and enable others to develop their full potential.

Create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.

Demonstrate commitment to learning from first hand practical experiences.

Assist with the planning of learning objectives.

Provide feedback for children and to the teacher.

Promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to monitor pupil motivation and morale.

Develop good personal relationships within the school team.

Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

2.6 Ability to build relationships and to work as part of a team.

2.7 A friendly, helpful, caring and flexible approach.

2.8 Open-mindedness and patience.

2.9 A commitment to equal opportunities

2.10 Ability to maintain confidentiality in all school matters.

2.11 Ability to stay calm and controlled in stressful situations

3 Mandatory Requirements

3.1 A DBS check at an enhanced level must be undertaken by all candidates and be satisfactory as a condition of employment with the school.

3.2 School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974; all current convictions, cautions and bindovers must be declared on the application form or provided in a sealed envelope addressed to the Headteacher. The 2013 amendments to the Act allow that minor spent convictions, cautions and bindovers do not need to be declared.

3.3 References that confirm suitability to work with children, reference must be provided from current/most recent employer.

Interview date: Week commencing 16th November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 882980 E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements