Teaching Assistant Level 3– Reception & KS1 Phonics & Early Reading Support

Chorlton Park Primary, Manchester, M21 7HH

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week, Mon – Fri, term time only (pro rata)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TA Level 3, Grade 4 (Point 7 – 11), £26,403 - £28,142

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 three 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 TA who:

• can deliver high quality teaching and learning
• has a good understanding of synthetic phonics
• has had experience teaching Little Wandle
• is 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Additional documents

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

TA3 - Grade 4 - JDPS - CLIC.pdf - 187 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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