Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Reception & KS1 (Phonics & Early Reading Support)

Manchester City Council

Chorlton Park Primary School, Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7HH£26,403 - £28,142Closes: 08 Mar 2026

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time, 25 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Minimum of Level 3 Education and Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification.
Start Date: 23rd March 2026
Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant committed and passionate about Early Years provision and is able to provide high quality support.

Chorlton Park is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with three other primary schools (all based in the North-West). The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: 'Together We Make The Difference'.

About the Candidate

We are looking for a TA who:

  • can deliver high quality teaching and learning
  • has a good understanding of synthetic phonics
  • has had experience teaching Little Wandle
  • is able to assist in planning, preparation and delivery of lessons
  • can deliver specific support to raise the attainment of under-performing children and groups
  • can work independently to deliver, monitor and evaluate the success of interventions
  • is able to work effectively as part of a team
  • has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
  • will be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.

We can offer you:

  • excellent CPD opportunities both externally and through our Trust of 4 schools
  • opportunities to develop your own teaching skills and to contribute to whole school priorities
  • welcoming and enthusiastic children and staff

We require candidates with a minimum of Level 3 Education and Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification.

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 We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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