Teaching Assistant Level 3

Christ the King RC Primary; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ the King RC Primary School in Manchester is seeking Level 3 Teaching Assistants for a permanent, part-time role starting 1 October 2026. You will supervise and support learning, build positive relationships with pupils and adapt to diverse needs in a Catholic school setting.

The role requires a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and a commitment to safeguarding. DBS checks, right to work in the UK, and references are part of the appointment process.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification required.
• Experience supporting learning in primary education preferred.
• Able to adapt to individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support children to access learning.
• Establish positive relationships and high expectations.
• Identify and respond to individual physical, social and educational needs.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Be organized, adaptable and work well in a team.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school.

Skills

Student support

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions:1
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Start Date: 1st October 2026
Salary:£25,584 per annum
Closing Date:Thurs 17th Sept
Shortlisting:Thurs 17th Sept 12noon
Interview: Mon 21stSept

The children, staff and governors of this popular and successful Catholic school areseeking strong, dynamic and inspirational Level 3qualified Teaching Assistants who will:

• Supervise and work with children, ensuring full access to learning;
• Establish good relationships with children, setting challenging and demanding expectations;
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual physical, social and educational needs;
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children;
• Be highly organised, adaptable and able to work well as part of a dedicated team;
• Be willing to make an active contribution to the broader life of the school;

See job description and person specification for full details

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who love school;
• A committed, hardworking and friendly staff team;
• An attractive, stimulating and safe environment;
• A supportive Governing Body;
• A vibrant and forward-thinking parish;
• Excellent links with the Diocese and other local cluster schools;
• A commitment to your professional development and well-being.

Christ the King RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to asatisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice)

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 are an Equal Opportunities Employer and 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.