Teaching Assistant Level 3

Crowcroft Park Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowcroft Park Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis to support pupils with learning, including those with Special Educational Needs and English as an Additional Language.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above and a TA Level 3 qualification, with a commitment to safeguarding and school improvement. The post is 35 hours per week and starts 1 January 2027.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths at grade C or above or equivalent.
• TA Level 3 qualification is required.
• Experience working in a school is essential.
• Experience with SEND in mainstream or specialist settings is advantageous.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting pupils with learning in the classroom.
• Support pupils with SEN and English as an Additional Language.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Child care

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths at grade C or above

TA Level 3

Tools

Photocopier

Laptop

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent, Working Hours: Full Time, 35 per week, Number of positions: 1, Qualifications Required: GCSE Grade C or above in English & Maths (or equivalent) & TA Level 3 Qualification, Start Date: 1st January 2027

Salary: Grade 4, SCP 7 - 11, £23,457.33 - £25,004.96 annual salary (£27,274 - £29,071 full time equivalent)

Essential qualities for the role include:

• Having experience of working in a school
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream or specialist setting
• Experience working with children with English as an Additional Language

The candidate should have:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
• Ability to use relevant technology e.g. photocopier, laptop
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate
• Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
• Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
• The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
• Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils
• Personal commitment to continuous self-development
• A commitment to school improvement
• Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

We offer a school that is:

• An environment which encourages children to meet their full potential and develop skills for life
• An excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards, working in harmony
• Committed to continuous professional development

We can offer you:

• An excellent opportunity and scope to develop your own skills and to make a contribution to whole school
• Working with a high performing and supportive teams

• Opportunities to work with other schools and organisations to access high quality Continuing Professional Development

Crowcroft Park Primary School is a vibrant, multicultural diverse school with 250 pupils on roll based in Longsight

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.