Teaching Assistant L3 - permanent, Salford

Role Overview

These are class‑based positions. As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant you will work closely with the class teacher and support teaching and learning for up to 30 children in either Early Years or KS1 classes. Your main purpose is to improve academic and social outcomes for all children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering the curriculum for a class of up to 30 children.
• Assist children to achieve academic and social progress, ensuring inclusive and nurturing learning environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working as a teaching assistant in a school setting.
• Commitment to inclusion and nurturing all children.
• High expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Positive, resilient, flexible, and capable of working well as part of a happy team.
• Ability to share and support Unity's vision and the values of the Big Life Group.

School Overview

Unity Community Primary is a two‑form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. The school is part of the Big Life Schools academy trust and holds a UNICEF RRSA Gold designation.

Recruitment Process & Requirements

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Grade 4 NJC point 7‑11 pro‑rata (starting £26,403).
• Permanent role.
• Staff wellbeing package.
• Modern building and large grounds within a mile of the city centre.
• Friendly, welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Support from the Big Life Group.

Diversity & Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all parts of society.

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