Teaching Assistant Level 3

Crumpsall Lane Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Crumpsall Lane Primary School in Manchester seeks a caring EYFS Teaching Assistant to join our federation of two large primary schools.

You will support high-quality early years learning, work with a talented team, and help children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

The post is permanent, full-time (35 hours per week, term-time plus inset days) with DBS and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Key group in EYFS (Reception or Nursery).
• Understanding of the Early Years Framework.
• Strong communication and language development abilities.
• Excellent behaviour management.
• High expectations of children's achievement.
• Demonstrate initiative when setting up and enhancing learning environments.
• Reliable and enthusiastic team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering a high-quality Early Years curriculum.
• Foster a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Engage children in purposeful play indoors and outdoors.
• Support the development of children's communication and language skills.
• Promote children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Observe children's learning and contribute to assessments.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity and exploration.
• Help maintain an engaging, stimulating learning environment.
• Support children with additional needs.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Follow school safeguarding, health and safety policies.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

EYFS leadership experience

EYFS framework knowledge

Communication and language development

Behaviour management

High expectations

Initiative

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification

Job description

Contract Information

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week term time only plus 5 inset days

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification

Salary: £22,772

Start Date: As soon as possible after interview

Closing Date: 25.09.2026 8.30am on Friday 25th September 2026

Shortlisting Date: 28.09.2026

Interviews: 05.10.2026

Location and Schools

Crumpsall Lane and Crab Lane area Federation of two large primary schools with over 400 pupils aged from 3-11 in each school.

We are looking for an experienced EYFS TA3 to join our Federation and work with the team at Crumpsall Lane initially. The post is permanent.

We are looking for candidates with excellent teamwork and communication skills with a passion for working with children in an urban context. Successful candidates will be well supported.

We are looking for a candidate who is driven to go the extra mile and offer our pupils the best education they can.

As part of a Federation, we are able to offer the successful candidate excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work and grow alongside colleagues in both our schools.

Job Summary

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners in creating a nurturing, stimulating and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting young children's learning and development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and families.

They will play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning through purposeful play, helping children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our youngest learners and would like to be part of a welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.

You Will Need:

• Recent and relevant experience of leading a Key group in EYFS either Reception or Nursery
• Some knowledge and undertanding of the new Early Years Framework.
• Strength in communication and language development.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• High expecatations of children's achievement
• To demonstrate initiative when setting up and enhancing the learning environment.
• Be reliable and and enthusiastic

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering a high-quality Early Years curriculum that promotes children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Foster a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where all children feel valued and secure.
• Engage children in purposeful play and learning activities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Support the development of children's communication and language skills through high-quality interactions.
• Promote children's personal, social and emotional development, encouraging independence, resilience and positive relationships.
• Observe children's learning and development, contributing to assessments and learning records as directed by the class teacher.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity and exploration through child-initiated and adult-led activities.
• Help maintain an engaging, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
• Support children with additional needs, ensuring they can access learning and participate fully in school life.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, contributing to effective home-school communication.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

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.