At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and assist with diverse student needs.
- Company: Join The Big Life Group, a social business dedicated to equity and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, term-time hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant school community with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team committed to inclusivity and positive change in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting teaching and learning, especially with diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 26000 £ per year.
About The Big Life Group
The Big Life Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – The Big Life Way. We always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities. If you’re looking for more than a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity – then Big Life could be the place for you.
About Unity Community Primary School
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. We have nearly 400 pupils aged 2-11, coming from many different countries and speaking 38 different languages. Our pupils are happy children who love school, and we want to encourage them to have the best possible start in life. We work hard to be a truly inclusive community. Diversity, respect and tolerance are at the core of our school identity, and we are proud to have the Rights Respecting Gold Award and the Belonging Matters Charter Mark.
The basics
- Grade 4 NJC point 7-11 pro rata
- Hours: 35 hours per week, 8.15-3.45pm term-time only on a 1 year fixed term contract, starting in September 2026
- Base: Unity Community Primary School
- Line manager: Assistant Headteacher
- Closing date for applications: Thursday, 11 June at 9am. Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 16 June.
What you’ll be doing
As a Teaching Assistant (Level 3), you will work with teachers across the primary phase to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs.
Unfortunately, we’re not able to accept applications after the deadline, and we can’t accept CVs.
