Teaching Assistant Level 3
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M22 5AD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 68a33e0d-4ce7-4fde-88d8-0acf25aad3fd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
For this job we are looking for:
Experience of working with children within the Foundation Stage.
Experience of working with pupils with additional needs would be desirable but a willingness to undertake training when and if needed is more important
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Willingness and ability to undertake HLTA Level responsibilities (refer to HLTA standards)
Willingness to participate in training, performance management and self evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Training in the relevant learning strategies and /or in a particular curriculum or learning area, e.g. bilingual
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a team
An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier.
Experience or willingness to learn how to use the online assessment program- Tapestry.
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Full working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategic processes and barriers to learning
Understanding the principles of child development and learning processes
Ability to organise, motivate and lead a team
Knowledge of strategic processes and barriers to learning, including e.g behaviour management strategies
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and plan for next steps in learning.
Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate
What the school offers its staff
Our Early Years Department are delighted to be appointing a qualified T.A.3 to join our hardworking, creative Nursery team as one of our key workers, responsible for a group of 13 children.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, experienced and have a good understanding of the Early Years and its curriculum!
Are you…
• enthusiastic
• motivated
• driven by success
• excited by new opportunities
• a fantastic team player with high standards for teaching and learning?
If so we can offer you…
• a supportive environment where children thrive
• a knowledgeable and experienced team
• continuous professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to work in an outstanding school
We are seeking a TA3 who can demonstrate the ability to motivate, support and enthuse pupils. The successful candidate will be able to work well within a team and also take responsibility within and for the class when needed
The role will be subject to good references and a DBS check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
For this job we are looking for:
Experience of working with children within the Foundation Stage.
Experience of working with pupils with additional needs would be desirable but a willingness to undertake training when and if needed is more important
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Willingness and ability to undertake HLTA Level responsibilities (refer to HLTA standards)
Willingness to participate in training, performance management and self evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Training in the relevant learning strategies and /or in a particular curriculum or learning area, e.g. bilingual
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a team
An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier.
Experience or willingness to learn how to use the online assessment program- Tapestry.
Effective use of ICT to support learning
Full working knowledge and understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategic processes and barriers to learning
Understanding the principles of child development and learning processes
Ability to organise, motivate and lead a team
Knowledge of strategic processes and barriers to learning, including e.g behaviour management strategies
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and plan for next steps in learning.
Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate
What the school offers its staff
Our Early Years Department are delighted to be appointing a qualified T.A.3 to join our hardworking, creative Nursery team as one of our key workers, responsible for a group of 13 children.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, experienced and have a good understanding of the Early Years and its curriculum!
Are you…
• enthusiastic
• motivated
• driven by success
• excited by new opportunities
• a fantastic team player with high standards for teaching and learning?
If so we can offer you…
• a supportive environment where children thrive
• a knowledgeable and experienced team
• continuous professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to work in an outstanding school
We are seeking a TA3 who can demonstrate the ability to motivate, support and enthuse pupils. The successful candidate will be able to work well within a team and also take responsibility within and for the class when needed
The role will be subject to good references and a DBS check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.