Teaching Assistant Level 3

Alice Ingham RC Primary; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Alice Ingham RC Primary School is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the teaching support team on a permanent basis. The role supports the teacher and includes delivering and evaluating learning activities, including whole-class work, under supervision.

The post is part-time (32.5 hours/week, 8:30am–3:30pm) during term time plus one day, start ASAP, with a closing date of 1 November 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to a welcoming, safeguarding-focused learning environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues.
• Ability to promote a positive ethos, actively encourage and motivate children to advance their learning.
• Ability to continually develop and extend own working practices.
• A confident, engaging presence in the classroom and should be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills

Responsibilities

• The main duties: work with guidance to support teaching and learning to the teacher.
• Deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities including whole classes, under the direction of a teacher.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Positive ethos

Professional development

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Responsible to: Head Teacher

Location: Alice Ingham RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 5 scp 12 17 Actual Salary £22,055 - £23,925 (£29,542-£32,046 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only +1 day

Hours per week: Part Time 32½ hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 1st November 2026

Alice Ingham RC Primary School are currently seeking a Level 3 Teaching assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The main duties of this role is to work with guidance to support teaching and learning support to the teacher. There will be an expectation of delivering and evaluating some teaching and learning activities including whole classes, under the direction of a teacher.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues,
• Ability to promote a positive ethos, actively encourage and motivate children to advance their learning.
• Ability to continually develop and extend own working practices.
• A confident, engaging presence in the classroom and should be able to demonstrate strong behaviour management skills

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: WC 02/11/2026

Interview date: WC 09/11/2026