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Behaviour Support Assistant and Lunchtime Lead – TA Level 3

Chorlton Park Primary, Manchester, M21 7HH

This job expired on 8 December 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week, term time only Mon – Fri, 9.15am – 2.15pm (hours can be discussed)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 (Point 7 – 11), Salary £26,403 - £28,142 (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and behaviour in a nurturing, inclusive environment? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our excellent Behaviour Support team and to lead our Lunchtime team to ensure the whole lunchtime experience is as positive as possible for the children.

At Chorlton Park we pride ourselves on providing a safe, caring and inclusive environment for every child. Chorlton Park is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with six other local primary schools. The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives in Collaboration: 'Together We Make the Difference'.

We are looking for applicants who:

• Can oversee the care, safety, welfare and supervision of children during the lunch break, in the playground, dining hall and other areas, ensuring the whole lunchtime experience is as positive as possible for the children
• Is able to build positive relationships with adults and children and be able tolead a small team using clear, firm and fair communication
• Has a calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to managing behaviour
• Has a good understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
• Will promote emotional regulation and positive social interactions among pupils
• Has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• Is willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community
• Has at a minimum: Level 3 Education and Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification

We require candidates with a minimum of Level 3 Education and Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification.

The CLIC Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• excellent CPD opportunities both externally and through our Trust of 7 schools
• opportunities to develop your own teaching skills and to contribute to whole school priorities
• welcoming and enthusiastic children and staff

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The CLIC Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA3 Behaviour- Grade 4 - JDPS - CLIC.pdf - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chorlton Park Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 685 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chorlton Park Primary website
• Email address: vacancies@chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 881 1621
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chorlton-park-primary

Chorlton Park Primary is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with four other primary schools (all based in the North-West). The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: ‘Together We Make The Difference’ and our values underpin everything that we do (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Kindness, Fairness and Empathy).

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