Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Nursery (Maternity cover)

Chorlton Park Primary, Manchester, M21 7HH

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible, or by 1 September 2025

• Closing date

  11 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term time only plus 5 inset days
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 2 April 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584- £27,269
• Pay scale: Grade 4, Point 7 - 11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant committed and passionate about Early Years provision and is able to provide high quality support. Chorlton Park is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with six other primary schools (all based in the North-West). The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: 'Together We Make The Difference'.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• can deliver high quality teaching and learning in Early Years
• can enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning
• is committed to high standards and able to assist in planning, preparation and delivery of lessons
• can deliver specific support to raise the attainment of under-performing children and groups
• can work independently to deliver, monitor and evaluate the success of interventions
• is able to work effectively as part of a team
• has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• will be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.

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

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• excellent CPD opportunities both externally and through our Trust of 4 schools
• opportunities to develop your own teaching skills and to contribute to whole school priorities
• welcoming and enthusiastic children and staff

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

TA3 EYFS - Grade 4 - JDPS - CLIC.pdf - 172 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chorlton Park Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 686 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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