Job Description

About The Role

Contract Type: Maternity cover, Fixed term until 2 April 2026

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Term time only plus 5 inset days

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Minimum of Level 3 Education and Childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification

Start Date: As Soon As Possible or by 1 Sept 2025

Salary: 25,584 - 27,269 (pro rata)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant committed and passionate about Early Years provision and is able to provide high quality support.



Chorlton Park is part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust with three other primary schools (all based in the North-West).



The core vision of CLIC is Changing Lives In Collaboration: 'Together We Make The Difference'.

About the Candidate

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:


can deliver high quality teaching and learning in Early Years 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 deliver specific support to raise the attainment of under-performing children and groups can work independently to deliver, monitor and evaluate the success of interventions 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:


excellent CPD opportunities both externally and through our Trust of 4 schools opportunities to develop your own teaching skills and to contribute to whole school priorities welcoming and enthusiastic children and staff

About Us

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

vacancies@chorltonpark.manchester.sch.uk

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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, 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