Teaching Assistant Level 3 maternity cover

About The Role

Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:  NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Salary: £26,409  to Scale point 11 £28,142 per annum
Closing date: 21/06/2026

Shortlisting: 22/06/2026

The Governors of the CLIC Trust wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant in our Early Years phase for Old Moat Primary School to cover a period of Maternity leave.

We are looking for someone who is a dedicated and highly motivated person, able to provide high quality support.

Our Old Moat ethos, #All different, all achieving, is what we are all about. We believe that every child can excel and with a blend of rigour and flexibility, we shape each child's learning to achieve the very best for them.

Our Old Moat curriculum is designed to equip all children with the knowledge and skills that they require to successfully navigate their way through life as residents of South Manchester and as active global citizens.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• C an deliver high quality teaching and learning in EYFS
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and assessment
• Can deliver specific support to raise the attainment of under-performing children and groups
• Can confidently cover a whole class on an occasional, short-term basis
• Can enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning
• Is committed to high standards and able to assist in planning, preparation and delivery of lessons
• Can work independently to deliver, monitor and evaluate the success of interventions
• Can keep detailed notes on progress and attainment
• 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:

• A friendly and supportive staff team who are committed to providing the children with the best opportunities
• An excellent opportunity and scope to develop your own teaching skills and to make a contribution to the whole school
• Access to high quality CPD

About Us

To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected]

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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, online searches, 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.