Job Introduction
Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Required for Summer Term 2026)
Contract: A part-time position of 19.5 hrs per week, term time only plus up to 5 training days.
Salary Scale G7, Point 18-21 per annum
At Leslie Manser, we are proud of our caring, inclusive ethos and our unwavering ambition for every child. Our values - Show Kindness, Be Respectful, Have Resilience, Be Co-operative, Stay Safe and Be Ambitious — underpin everything we do.
We are a school that believes in developing the whole child. Our staff team is supportive, reflective and committed to continual improvement. We invest in professional development and expect high standards for both behaviour and learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that places children, relationships and high expectations at the heart of its work.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly capable Level 3 Teaching Assistant with management responsibility to join our dedicated team.
We are looking for a candidate who will:-
· Lead, plan and deliver high-quality PPA sessions across the school, ensuring continuity, consistency and high expectations for behaviour and learning
· Work collaboratively with class teachers to ensure PPA provision aligns with curriculum intent and progression
· Monitor pupil engagement and outcomes within PPA sessions and provide feedback to teaching staff
· Hold responsibility for the leadership, supervision and professional development of a team of Teaching Assistants
· Take a key role in the recruitment, induction and development of Teaching Assistants
· Play a key role in shaping and strengthening inclusive practice across the school
· Work closely with teachers, the SENCo and senior leaders to ensure provision is ambitious, consistent and impactful
· Come with energy, enthusiasm, confidence and the ability to make people smile!
This role requires someone who is both an excellent practitioner and a confident leader who can model best practice, deliver high-quality whole-class teaching during PPA, drive high standards across the support team and positively influence others.
Potential applicants are encouraged to ring and make an appointment to come and look around the school.
Application forms and further information are available from the school. Website: www.lesliemanser.lincs.sch.uk or email enquiries@lesliemanser.lincs.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 13th March 2026 – 12pm
Interview date is Friday 20th March 2026.
All applications are to be submitted on the application form found on the school website, with an accompanying letter emailed to enquiries@lesliemanser.lincs.sch.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, medical clearance and verified references. Written references will be taken up at shortlisting stage, prior to interview. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
