Teaching Assistant Level 3

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 9NW

17 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4 scp. 7-11 pro rata. Actual Salary: £22,711 - £24,752

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 at Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School. The role will be full-time for 35 hours per week over 39 weeks a year.

The role will be based in EYFS and therefore candidates must have a Full and Relevant Qualification which allows them to be included in that staffing ratios. Candidates should refer to the person specification for a full list of acceptable qualifications.

The role:

To work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs

Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment

Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards

Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

The successful candidate will:

Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.

Act with the utmost integrity at all times.

We can offer the successful candidate:

An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
Close links and group support from three other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
o Flu vaccination clinics
o Eyecare Vouchers

If you would like to apply for the position, you will need to complete the Application Form available at 'Apply Now'. You should read the notes to applicants, privacy notice, job description and person specification.

Applicants are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with the Headteacher. Please contact the School Office on office@ssjftm.co.uk to make arrangements.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

[1] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.

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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.