Teaching Assistant Level 3

Bridgewater Primary; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Primary in Salford is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to work alongside teachers to develop learning across the school. You will support phonics delivery, reading, and targeted interventions to raise attainment and aid pupils’ emotional development.

We offer a friendly, supportive staff team and strong opportunities for professional development. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 9 November 2026, and the post requires a fully enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering phonics and teaching reading.
• Ability to support colleagues and children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to develop learning across the school.
• Support attainment and emotional development of pupils.
• Contribute to targeted interventions to raise achievement.

Skills

Phonics delivery

Reading support

Interventions

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The school are seeking to appoint a highly skilled teaching assistant, as soon as possible, to work alongside the teachers at school to develop the learning of the children.

The successful candidate will contribute to raising attainment and supporting the emotional development of the pupils. We are looking for proven skills in the delivery of phonics and teaching reading, enhancing children’s development through targeted interventions, the ability to support colleagues and children and excellent interpersonal skills.

In return, we can offer a friendly, supportive and committed staff team and good opportunities for professional development.

Interviews: week commencing 9th November 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

Supporting Documents

TA3 Job Description

TA3 Person Specification