Teaching Assistant level 3 (GRADE 4)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheetwood Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and nurturing team, focusing on EYFS and early development through play and purposeful learning.

You will work under supervision of class teachers, deliver small-group and 1:1 support, assist with assessments and observations, and help maintain a safe, inclusive environment that reflects our pupil-led values and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working within EYFS and understanding of child development.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient, proactive and passionate about early education.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning within EYFS.
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 intervention as directed by teachers.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment reflecting our ethos.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Provide short-term classroom supervision across other year groups when needed.
• Assist with assessment, observations and recording of pupils’ progress.
• Promote curiosity, enthusiasm, optimism and respect for diversity.
• Contribute to wider school life and teamwork.

Skills

EYFS experience

Communication skills

Initiative

Paediatric first aid (desirable)

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for Cheetwood Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and nurturing team.

The successful candidate will primarily work within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting high-quality learning through play, communication, and early development.

Our school ethos, “Learn Together, Grow Together,” underpins everything we do.

We are proud of our pupil-led values, which guide our learning community: we encourage our children to be curious, hopeful, empowered, enthusiastic, tolerant, willing to try, optimistic, original and diverse.

We are looking for a TA who will champion and model these values every day.

In addition to your main EYFS responsibilities, the successful candidate will also be required to provide occasional class supervision across other year groups when needed.

This may include covering short-term teacher absence, leading lessons from prepared plans, or providing additional classroom support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support high-quality teaching and learning within EYFS, helping children achieve their early developmental milestones.
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 intervention as directed by class teachers.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that reflects our ethos and values.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Provide short-term classroom supervision across other year groups, ensuring continuity of learning.
• Support behaviour management and uphold the school’s values and expectations.
• Assist with assessment, observations, and recording of pupils’ progress.
• Promote our values by encouraging learners to be curious, confident, resilient and open-minded.
• Contribute to wider school life and work effectively as part of a committed team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has experience working within EYFS and a strong understanding of child development.
• Is adaptable, confident, and able to take initiative when supervising classes.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of all pupils.
• Is positive, patient, proactive, and passionate about early education.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Embodies and models our school values, promoting curiosity, enthusiasm, optimism and respect for diversity.
• Has a willingness to undertake a paediatric first aid qualification

What the school offers its staff

• A forward-thinking school with the passion to provide the very best education for every child
• An inclusive learning environment
• Supportive parents and carers
• A range of continuous professional development opportunities
• A school that is located close to a vibrant city centre.
• Good public transport links, within walking distance to Manchester City centre.
• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• A well-resourced EYFS environment and vibrant wider learning setting.
• A school culture rooted in learning, growth and pupil voice.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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