Teaching Assistant Level 3

The Birches Specialist Support Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birches Specialist Support Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a class team in Manchester. This full-time post supports learning for a small group of pupils with special educational needs and requires a TA3 qualification.

You will work alongside a class teacher to deliver targeted activities, maintain safeguarding standards, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• TA3 qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of a small class group alongside the class teacher.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning for pupils with special educational needs.

Education

TA3 Qualification

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: TA3 Qualification
Start Date: 1st December 2026
Salary: £30,023 - £33,119 per annum

The Birches School is a good school which caters for primary aged children with a range of special educational needs.

This is an opportunity to become part of a positive and innovative team, that aims to provide high quality support for our children and their families.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to work alongside a class teacher, as part of a class team, to support the learning of a small class group.

Knowledge and understanding of learning difficulties, ASC and learning methodologies associated with best practice would be an advantage. We are looking for a positive, flexible, team player who wants to make a difference.

We are a good special school committed to providing the very best for our children and their families.

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.