Teaching Assistant Level 3
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, M27 0WA |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75769789 |
Summary
Two Teaching Assistant Level 3 Posts
Tel: 0161 794 2616
www.stpetersswinton.co.uk
E-mail: stpeters.ceprimary@stpetersswinton.co.uk
Acting Headteacher: Miss E Richardson
Required from 23rd February 2026 (or earlier if existing commitments allow) caring, committed and enthusiastic teaching assistants to work in this happy, successful school.
Two posts exist, initially one in each of KS1 and 2, but applicants are expected to have the flexibility to work in all areas of the school.
The successful applicant will have qualifications to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and have experience of covering whole-classes across the primary school age-range.
Recent experience of paid employment with children is essential.
Candidates are invited to view the school’s website to discover more about our values and passion for teaching and learning, and are welcome to speak to Miss Richardson about this post. Visits to the school to see our fantastic children in action are welcomed, but please speak to us over the phone in the first instance.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
Closing date: Noon, Friday 9th January, 2026
Interviews: week beginning Monday 12th January, 2026
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