Teaching Assistant Level 3 - The Meadows

The Deans Primary School, Manchester, M27 5TD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as practicable

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,824.00 Annually (Actual) Term time only plus 5 days

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - The Meadows job summary

The Deans Primary School is a large, mainstream Primary School that has recently added two Enhanced Resourced Provisions for pupils with ASD / Speech, Language and Communication Needs. The academy is part of Kings Academy Trust and is committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive and personalised education for all learners.

We have high aspirations for our children and young people and aim to provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that supports individual, personal and academic achievement. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to learn, develop and succeed, preparing them for the next stage of their education journey, and enabling them to have amazing experiences and enrichment whatever their age or ability.

In our resourced provisions, we believe that strong, positive relationships and a safe, nurturing environment are fundamental to pupil success. We are committed to supporting pupils’ physical and emotional wellbeing as the foundation for learning, fostering confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. Through a personalised approach, we aim to meet each pupil’s individual needs while promoting enjoyment, engagement and achievement for all.

As a Teaching Assistant Level 3 working in The Meadows, our Key Stage 2 Enhanced Resourced Provision, you will play a key role in supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. Working under the direction of teaching and senior staff, you will:

Support access to learning across a broad and adapted curriculum

Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, small groups and occasionally whole classes

Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and develop independence

Contribute to a consistent, trauma-informed and relational approach to behaviour and engagement

Help prepare pupils for successful transition into adulthood and greater independence

This role requires flexibility, resilience and a strong commitment to inclusion, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. If you require any further information on the role then please contact our school office (0161464 3170) or email office@deansprimary.uk. All applications for the position should be made via My New Term.

Kings Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search, and other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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) check;
medical clearance;
online and social media check;
prohibition from teaching check;
right to work check;
satisfactory references

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Deans Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Deans Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-deans-primary-school-manchester

The Deans Primary School, part of Kings Academy Trust, is a friendly, caring and inclusive primary school in Salford. We have a single form Nursery, and are then two form entry from Reception to Year 6, with a resourced provision for pupils from Reception to Year 2. We are a Flagship School for the Inclusion Quality Mark, and this is reflective of our commitment to help every child succeed to the very best of their ability. We are a newly built school with first class facilities and resources, including an excellent outdoor space and forest school area.

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