Teaching Assistant Level 3 (SEND)

Old Moat Primary School, Manchester, M20 3FN

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Contract Type: Fixed term Working Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £26403 and £28142 based upon working all year round and 35 hours per week.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Support for Pupils

Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN)

To work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation and the delivery of programmes of work and implementation of EHCPs

Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management

Use specialist skills, training and experience to support pupils

Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

Attend to children’s personal needs, including minor first aid and intimate care and provide advice on pastoral, social health, physical hygiene and welfare matters

Support for Teachers

Under the direction of the teacher prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards as appropriate.

Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records

Contribute to the planning cycle, managing and preparing resources, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as directed by the teacher

Be responsible for keeping and updating records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence

Undertaking marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress

Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams

Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required

Provide specialist advice and guidance (e.g. Art/Music) as required

Liaise with parents/carers, schools and establish constructive relationships and communicate with other relevant bodies to support achievement and progress of pupils (this includes attendance at parent meetings)

Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies

Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives

Support for the Curriculum

Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs, including assessment

Contribute to the development of lesson/work plans

Provide Curriculum / resource support and undertake programmes including those linked to local and national learning strategies

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support.

Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.

Support in Intervention

Deliver learning programmes and support individual pupils, small groups of children who are under-performing (and whole classes during the short term absence of teachers).

Helping to develop individual and group learning programmes to respond to current and future needs.

Work independently to deliver, monitor and evaluate the success of interventions

Specific reading and writing support to raise the attainment of under-performing children and groups.

Completing in-class observations and assessments.

Developing purposeful home learning activities as part of the overall package of support.

Support for the School

Ensure strategic processes are complied with in order to overcome barriers to learning, including eg behaviour management strategies

Be aware of and comply with child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff

Accompany teachers and pupils on educational visits

Assist in maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.

Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.

Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate

All elements of Specified Teaching Work undertaken by the postholder will be within the framework of the school’s Scheme of Supervision in line with the 2003 Regulations and (amended Regulations 2007. In addition to HLTA’s, the Regulations cover other groups of support staff who undertake ‘specified work’ at different levels. Specified work may cover a range of activities at different levels – including for some staff, work with whole classes. Headteachers will ensure that the support staff member has the skills, experience and expertise required to carry out ‘specified work’. Where more demanding aspects of ‘specified work are carried out by support staff, and particularly where they are working with whole classes, it is strongly recommended that the headteacher should have regard to the standards for HLTAs in determining whether those staff have the necessary level of skills and expertise.

A teaching assistant level 3 may be called upon to provide cover for whole classes eg to cover short term teacher absence. During the cover periods, there will be a requirement for the teaching assistant to carry out specified work such as planning, preparation, assessment and reporting.

The Teaching Assistant must carry out his or her duties with full regard and commitment to the Governing Body and CLIC.

Where the post holder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive staff team who are committed to providing the children with the best opportunities
• An excellent opportunity and scope to develop your own teaching skills and to make a contribution to the whole school
• Access to high quality CPD

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.

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31/08/2026

Working Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

Start Date: as soon as pre employment checks have cleared.

Salary: £26,403 per annum pro rata (£20,603 pre deductions for tax, NI and pension)

The Governors of the CLIC Trust are delighted to invite applications for a Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join the thriving community at Old Moat Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled, motivated and compassionate professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to children’s learning and wellbeing. We are seeking someone who brings high expectations, a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to helping every child succeed. Following our Outstanding Ofsted judgement in July 2024, Old Moat Primary School continues to go from strength to strength. You will be joining a school that is ambitious, reflective and proud of its achievements, where staff are valued and supported to do their very best work. As part of our close-knit and collaborative team, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils and contributing to the continued success of our school. In return, we offer a welcoming, inclusive environment where your expertise, ideas and dedication will truly be appreciated.

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.

Additional documents

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

OldMoat Application Form 2026.doc - 94 KB (opens in new tab)

SEND TA3 - Grade 4 - JDPS - CLIC.docx - 52.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Old Moat Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 379 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Old Moat Primary School website
• Email address: vacancies@oldmoat.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 445 4208
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-moat-primary-school

Our Old Moat ethos, #All different, all achieving, is what we are all about. We believe that every child can excel and with a blend of rigour and flexibility, we shape each child's learning to achieve the very best for them.

Our Old Moat curriculum is designed to equip all children with the knowledge and skills that they require to successfully navigate their way through life as residents of South Manchester and as active global citizens. We also want to develop custodians of the environment.

All aspects of school life are underpinned by our six Trust values of Responsibility, Respect, Resilience, Fairness, Empathy and Kindness. Children are taught how to keep themselves happy and safe in the real and virtual world. They learn to recognise how they should be treated and how they should treat others through the UNICEF Rights Respecting charter. We follow the JIGSAW PSHE curriculum to teach children a sense of self and others and give them the tools they need to take care of their wellbeing and that of others.

Our Trust name, Changing Lives in Collaboration, is behind everything we do to achieve excellence for all our children.

Arranging a visit to Old Moat Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@oldmoat.manchester.sch.uk.

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