Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Northmoor Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6AQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Pending completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 4, (SCP 12-17) - £29,542 - £32,046 (This is the full-time salary. The actual salary will be paid pro rata to hours worked)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience or willingness to work towards

• Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 2 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework 

• Completion of Department for Education Teacher Assistant Induction Programme (or to complete within first term) 

• Awareness of the requirements of children with special needs

• Experience of working with learning resources and helping with their preparation to support learning programmes 

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age to those in the school (including 2-year-old provision)

• Communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers 

• Basic understanding of a child’s development and learning. 

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities

• National terms and Conditions

• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration

• Flexible PPA time for Teachers

• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)

• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Staff Wellbeing Programme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working

• Free Eye Care Vouchers

• Free Annual Flu Vaccination

• Cycle to Work Scheme

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 Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA Level 3 - JD & Person Specs (6).docx - 83.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Northmoor Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 346 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northmoor-academy

Arranging a visit to Northmoor Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org.

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