Level 3 Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Oldham, OL9 6AQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have:
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience or willingness to work towards
• Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 2 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework
• Completion of Department for Education Teacher Assistant Induction Programme (or to complete within first term)
• Awareness of the requirements of children with special needs
• Experience of working with learning resources and helping with their preparation to support learning programmes
• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age to those in the school (including 2-year-old provision)
• Communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers
• Basic understanding of a child’s development and learning.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Professional development opportunities
• National terms and Conditions
• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration
• Flexible PPA time for Teachers
• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Staff Wellbeing Programme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.