KS2 Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Bury is seeking a dedicated Upper KS2 Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support students in mathematics and English. The role involves working closely with a committed team to enhance the learning experience for all pupils. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and preferably experience in upper KS2. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Wellbeing support, including an annual Wellbeing Day

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in upper KS2 is preferred.
• Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions for children of all abilities.
• Support mathematics and English in upper KS2 classes.
• Collaborate within a team and cover classes as needed.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

NQF Level 3

GCSE (A-C)

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Upper KS2 Teaching Assistant Level 3 - 28.75 hours per week

Required for 1st September 2025.

We wish to appoint a permanent Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join a team of caring, committed professionals.

The role involves working within our upper KS2 classes, providing interventions for children of all abilities, and supporting classroom activities. The candidate should be able to support mathematics and English at this level and work collaboratively within a team. Experience in upper KS2 is preferred. The role requires flexibility to cover classes as needed based on the timetable.

Hours of work: 28.75 per week, term time only, in accordance with service requirements.

Qualifications: Relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NQF Level 3, with demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2.

Interviews: Scheduled for the week commencing 16th June 2025.

We Offer:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming community
• Strong leadership with a clear strategic vision
• A caring, high-expectation staff team
• Well resourced, safe, and stimulating environments
• Partnerships with other schools
• Engaged and positive pupils
• Opportunities to make a difference
• Supportive Governing Body
• Wellbeing support, including an annual Wellbeing Day
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and professional development opportunities

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

Applicants should provide full employment history and reasons for any employment gaps. References covering the past ten years are required; character references are not accepted.

Applications should be sent to Mrs Rachael Horton, School Business Manager, Fairfield C.P. School, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7SD, or via email to [e-mail], by noon on Friday, 13th June 2025.

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Created on 17/05/2025 by TN, United Kingdom.