Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week Number of positions: 3 Qualifications Required: Teaching Assistant L3 or equivalent Start Date: 23rd February 2026 Salary: £28,163.00 - £31,067.00 per annum (pro-rata salary applies) We are looking for an outstanding professional who can work well as part of a team and is willing and able to work flexibly as required. The Governors and the Headteacher of Bridgelea Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed and motivated L3 Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching and learning within the school. Bridgelea Primary School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Job offers will also be subject to detailed and satisfactory references being received. Teaching Assistants may be required to work at various locations across Manchester. About the Candidate You will be required to: Be a qualified level 3 TA with a very good understanding of behaviour management and how children learn. Contribute to the hardworking, dedicated and caring ethos of the school and build positive relations with children, colleagues, parents and governors. We are looking for someone to: Work with a children both in a classroom and on a 1:1 basis under the supervision of the class teacher implementing actions in Learning Support Plans and ensuring EHCP outcomes are achieved. Supervise and provide support to ensure the safety of pupils and enable them to access all areas of the curriculum. Attend to the personal needs of SEND children, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene and welfare. Establish good relationships with pupils, parents and staff. Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to act independently where appropriate. Be a team player with the ability to further develop our strong school ethos Have experience of working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. In addition you must: Be committed to the education and social well-being of every child in the school Continue to build and maintain effective relationships with the school and its community and partners Be happy, enthusiastic, and friendly. About Us To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected] If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. 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