Teaching Assistant Level 3

Crossacres Primary Academy, Manchester, M22 5AD

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday (35 hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,129 - £23,587 payable per annum (Grade 4 pt.7-11)

What skills and experience we're looking for

For this job we are looking for:

Experience of working with children within the Foundation Stage.

Experience of working with pupils with additional needs would be desirable but a willingness to undertake training when and if needed is more important

Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

Willingness and ability to undertake HLTA Level responsibilities (refer to HLTA standards)

Willingness to participate in training, performance management and self evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Training in the relevant learning strategies and /or in a particular curriculum or learning area, e.g. bilingual

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to work as part of a team

An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom

Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier.

Experience or willingness to learn how to use the online assessment program- Tapestry.

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Full working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategic processes and barriers to learning

Understanding the principles of child development and learning processes

Ability to organise, motivate and lead a team

Knowledge of strategic processes and barriers to learning, including e.g behaviour management strategies

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and plan for next steps in learning.

Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate

What the school offers its staff

Our Early Years Department are delighted to be appointing a qualified T.A.3 to join our hardworking, creative Nursery team as one of our key workers, responsible for a group of 13 children.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, experienced and have a good understanding of the Early Years and its curriculum!

Are you…

• enthusiastic
• motivated
• driven by success
• excited by new opportunities
• a fantastic team player with high standards for teaching and learning?

If so we can offer you…

• a supportive environment where children thrive
• a knowledgeable and experienced team
• continuous professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to work in an outstanding school

We are seeking a TA3 who can demonstrate the ability to motivate, support and enthuse pupils. The successful candidate will be able to work well within a team and also take responsibility within and for the class when needed

The role will be subject to good references and a DBS check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Crossacres Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 702 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crossacres Primary Academy website
• Email address: finance@crossacres.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 437 1272
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crossacres-primary-academy

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