Teaching Assistant Level 4

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support student learning in a vibrant environment. This role offers the opportunity for professional development and collaboration among a passionate staff team in a school that values individual contributions towards educational excellence.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Supportive staff team

Friendly and motivated children eager to learn

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Ability to teach a whole class expected.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and educational interventions in Lower Key Stage Two.
• Providing cover for teacher absence and guiding effective learning.
• Delivering high-quality interventions as needed.

Skills

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Strong communication abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Education-related degree

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time,Mon - Fri 8.30am-4.00pm
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £23,029 - £25,516 per annum

Acacias School is well known for its supportive staff team and high standards, benefiting both our colleagues and pupils.

Our school has a strong track record of helping teaching assistants (TAs) advance to professional careers, such as teaching and educational psychology. We are currently seeking outstanding teaching assistants to join our dedicated team.

This role is ideal for individuals with an education-related degree or existing TA experience.

The position is based in Lower Key Stage Two but the successful candidate may be required to work in other Key Stages if needed. The role will offer short term cover for teacher absence or PPA as well as delivering high quality interventions.

About the Candidate

Requirements:

• Experience working with children
• A degree or a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong communication abilities and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach a whole class

About Us

What We Offer:

• Friendly, motivated, and caring children eager to learn
• A passionate and dedicated staff team
• A leadership team focused on continuous school improvement
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development

Join Acacias School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.

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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 viewedhere.

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