Level 3 Teaching Assistant , South EYFS & KS1

Level 3 Teaching Assistant , South Manchester EYFS & KS1 September Start

Job Title:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant , South Manchester EYFS & KS1 September Start

Level 3 Teaching Assistant | South Manchester | EYFS & KS1 | September Start

Location:

South Manchester

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-Time, Long-Term

Looking for a Level 3 TA Role Where You Can Really Make an Impact in Early Years?

A friendly and inclusive primary school in South Manchester is looking to appoint an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support learning across EYFS and KS1 from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, reflective practitioner who understands how young children learn and is ready to help them build strong foundations across the prime areas of learning
.

• Work with individuals and small groups, including children on the SEN register, to maximise access to learning within continuous provision
  , indoors and outdoors
• Deliver phonics in small groups under the direction of the class teacher and English Lead, reviewing and adjusting as needed
• Support communication and language and personal, social and emotional development (PSED) throughout the school day
• Provide high-quality interactions during continuous provision that extend children's vocabulary
• Support individual learning programmes for named children under the direction of the EYFS Lead and class teacher
• Observe and monitor pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and maintaining accurate records
• Assist with supervision outside the classroom, including educational visits
• Provide personal care where required, in line with school policy

• Strong, well-established EYFS and KS1 team
• Focus on the Characteristics of Effective Learning — playing and exploring, active learning, creating and thinking critically
• Structured approach to early writing, phonics and fine motor development in line with the current Writing Framework
• Supportive leadership team who value staff development
• Consistent routines and positive behaviour culture

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience — candidates on the Experience-Based Route welcome to apply)
• Experience working within EYFS and/or KS1 essential
• Confident delivering phonics and supporting early reading and communication
• A reflective practitioner, committed to teamwork and continuous improvement
• Sound understanding of EYFS routines, continuous provision and child development
• Excellent communication skills with children, staff and parents

Applications are welcomed from experienced Level 3 TAs looking for a settled, long-term role in a school that values Early Years practice.

Apply Now Interviews will be held ahead of the September start.

All applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years.