Teaching Assistant L3 - permanent

Unity Community Primary, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M7 4YE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4pm, TTO
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC 7-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

About us

Unity Community Primary is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. Unity is part of the multi-academy trust Big Life Schools which shares the vision and values of the Big Life group.

Unity is a UNICEF RRSA Gold school and pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos with a strong focus on the wellbeing of staff and children.

What you’ll be doing

These are class-based positions so as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and up to 30 children in either Early Years or KS1 class. The main purpose of your role is to support teaching and learning to improve outcomes, both academic and social, for all of children.

We are hiring for a one permanent TA3 in either Early Years or KS1 class (only one position available).

What we need from you

• Experience of working with children in schools in a teaching assistant role.
• A commitment to inclusion and nurture
• High expectations of learning and behaviour.
• To be positive, resilient, flexible, and work well in our happy team.
• To share Unity’s vision and the values of the Big Life Group.

What the school offers its staff

What we will offer you in return

• Salary Scale and Point: Grade 4 NJC point 7-11 pro-rata (starting £26,403)
• A permanent.
• Culturally and socially diverse families.

• A pleasant working environment with a new modern building and large grounds less than a mile from the city centre
• A happy, welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for career development.
• The support of the Big Life Group.

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.

What next?

For more information about our school, please visit www.unitycommunityprimary.com.

The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with a check of adults barred list.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.

The closing date for applications 9am on 11th June 2026. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.

Shortlisting will take place on 11th June and interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th June 2026.

If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact HR at hr@thebiglifegroup.com

Your health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.

The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.

We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Community Primary is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. CVs will not be accepted and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS 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.

MASTER Teaching Assistant 3 JD.docx - 81.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Unity Community Primary

• School type: Free Schools, None, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Unity Community Primary website
• Email address: gina.leach@unitycommunityprimary.com
• Phone number: 0161 871 2614
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/unity-community-primary

Unity is a two-form entry primary school that also offers nursery provision for 2 -4 year olds. School is located in Cheetham, Manchester which is widely diverse and Unity reflects this with 96% of children from minority communities (86% EAL) and over 35 languages spoken in school. Unity is part of the MAT, Big Life Schools, and shares the values of the Big Life Group with all staff committed to making a difference in children and families' lives.

Arranging a visit to Unity Community Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gina.leach@unitycommunityprimary.com.

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