Teaching Assistant Level 3

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catholic ethos

Professional development

Supportive colleagues

Nurturing workplace

Motivated pupils

Job summary

Old Moat, a Catholic primary school in Manchester, is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week), term time only with five training days, starting as soon as possible.

You will support learning across year groups, build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, and contribute to safeguarding and a nurturing school environment.

Qualifications

• Patient, warm and nurturing approach when supporting children.
• Strong communication skills with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Calm and resilient with flexibility to work across year groups.

Job description

About The Role

• Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 training days
• Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week (8.30am to 4pm with half an hour for lunch)
• Number of positions: 1
• Start Date: As Soon As Possible
• Grade: up to TA3, Grade 4 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Salary: £25,614 per annum (tto, plus 5 days)
• Application deadline: 18/09/26 (BY MIDDAY)
• Interviews: 24/09/26

About the Candidate

Who We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will be a warm, enthusiastic individual who shares our passionfor helping children flourish.

You will ideally bring:

• A patient, positive and nurturing approach — you genuinely love working withchildren
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships withpupils, parents and colleagues
• A calm and resilient manner, with the flexibility to support across different yeargroups and subjects
• Good personal literacy and numeracy skills to confidently support classroomlearning
• A commitment to the Catholic values and ethos of our school community
• An ambition to pursue a career in education — we actively support our TAstowards further qualifications and progression

This role is particularly well suited to a motivated professional who is passionateabout Early Years education and is looking for a meaningful first step into the profession.

Previous experience in a school or childcare setting is desirable — what matters most is the right attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.

About Us

We are an exceptional Catholic primary school with a vibrant, faith-filled community atour heart.

Guided by our strong Catholic ethos, we believe every child is uniquely giftedand deserves the very best start in life. We are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiasticTeaching Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team.

Our school is a truly special place to work.

We are proud of the inclusive, nurturingenvironment we have built together — one rooted in Gospel values, mutual respect, and agenuine love of learning. Visitors regularly remark on the calm, purposeful atmospherethroughout our school, and we believe this is a direct reflection of the exceptionalchildren and staff who make up our community.

What We Offer You:

• A strong Catholic ethos where faith and values are woven into every aspect ofschool life
• Wonderfully motivated, well-behaved children with excellent attitudes to learningand a genuine enthusiasm for school
• Children with impressive literacy and numeracy skills, ready to be inspired andsupported
• A team of supportive, experienced colleagues who genuinely care about oneanother's wellbeing
• A strong commitment to your professional development — we invest in our staffand celebrate their growth
• A nurturing, positive workplace where your contribution will be truly valued everysingle day

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