Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Two Positions)

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; Trafford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour Park Community Primary School in Old Trafford invites applications for two Teaching Assistant Level 3 posts to start as soon as possible. The role is full time, permanent, under a 39-week year (term time) with Band 4 points 12–17.

We seek skilled TA3s to work with teachers, deliver Maths and English support, cover lessons, and support higher attaining pupils and those with additional needs, including 1:1 assistance. A safeguarding mindset and enhanced DBS are required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Maths and English support.
• Experience covering lessons.
• Experience supporting higher attaining children and children with additional needs plus 1-1 support.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to engage, inspire and challenge learners.
• Deliver high-quality learning opportunities.
• Support learners across KS2 with a focus on maths and English.

Skills

Maths support

English support

Covering lessons

1-1 support

Support higher attaining children

Job description

SEYMOUR PARK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Northumberland Road
Old Trafford
MANCHESTER
M16 9QE
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.seymourpark.com

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 (Two Positions) - Start date: as soon as possible
Band 4 points 12 to 17 and term time only 36.25 per week for a 39 week working year
Full time
Permanent

Seymour Park Community Primary School is a vibrant and thriving school family making a world of difference to our brilliant children and community of Old Trafford.

The Governors of Seymour Park Community Primary School are seeking to appoint skilled and dedicated TA3s who will work in partnership with our teachers to engage, inspire and challenge all learners.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of upper KS2 however we welcome applications from candidates with experience in other key stages.

If you have a passion for inspiring young learners, working in a wonderful community and being part of a large supportive team, then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the highest expectations of what our children can achieve by delivering consistently high-quality learning opportunities
• Be enthusiastic, compassionate and positive
• Be a team player who shares our commitment to ensuring all our children thrive
• Have successful experience of delivering Maths and English support
• Have experience of covering lessons
• Have experience of supporting higher attaining children, children with additional needs and providing 1-1 support for children with complex needs.
• Be supportive of our core values and our vision as a GOLD Rights Respecting school.
• Have an understanding of the challenges and rewards of teaching in a vibrant and diverse urban community

We can offer the successful candidates:

• Incredible children who love their school and love to learn.
• An ambitious community school with a clear vision and the highest aspirations for all its children.
• A school that cares for and nurtures every member of our school family, including our staff.
• An outstanding school (Ofsted December 2023).
• A strong commitment to your continuing professional development, including the opportunity for career development and progression.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an enhanced check for regulated activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We take data protection seriously and details of how we manage your data can be found here: www.seymourpark.com/641/gdpr

Closing date for applications - Friday 25 September 2026
Interviews - Tuesday 29 September 2026