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Teaching Assistant Level 3
Closing Date: 26/09/2025
About us
Unity Community Primary is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. Unity is part of the multi-academy trust Big Life Schools which shares the vision and values of the Big Life Group.
Unity is a UNICEF RRSA Gold school and pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos with a strong focus on the wellbeing of staff and children.
What you’ll be doing
These are class-based positions so as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and up to 30 children in a KS2 class. The main purpose of your role is to support teaching and learning to improve outcomes, both academic and social, for all of children.
We are hiring for a TA3 in either KS1 or KS2 class (only one position available).
What we need from you
- Experience of working with children in schools in a teaching assistant role.
- A commitment to inclusion and nurture
- High expectations of learning and behaviour.
- To be positive, resilient, flexible, and work well in our happy team.
- To share Unity’s vision and the values of the Big Life Group.
What we will offer you in return
- An annual salary starting at £26,403 (NJC point 7)
- A full-time, permanent contract.
- Culturally and socially diverse families.
- A pleasant working environment with a new modern building and large grounds less than a mile from the city centre.
- A happy, welcoming staff team.
- Opportunities for career development.
- The support of the Big Life Group.
What next?
For more information about our school, please visit www.unitycommunityprimary.com
The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with a check of children’s barred list.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.
The closing date for applications Friday 26th September at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted.
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 29th September 2025 and interviews will take place on Friday 3rd October 2025.
If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact HR at hr@thebiglifegroup.com
Your health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.