KS2 Teaching Assistant NEW Fairfield Primary Bury £17,156 - £18,286 Expires on 13/06/2025

Bury Council; Bury, Rochdale, Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Bury is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support upper KS2 classes. The role involves providing interventions and general classroom support, ensuring a positive learning experience for all students. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy skills. Join a committed team in a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support package

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in upper KS2 is preferred.
• Must hold relevant qualifications at least NQF Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Support upper KS2 classes with interventions and general classroom support.
• Cover classes when planned by the class teacher.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Education

NQF Level 3

GCSE (A-C)

Job description

Fairfield C.P. School, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire. BL9 7SD (Tel: [phone])

Upper KS2 Teaching Assistant Level 3 28.75 hours per week

Required for 1^st 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, offering interventions for children of all abilities, and providing general classroom support. The candidate should be able to support mathematics and English at this level and work effectively as part of a team. Experience in upper KS2 is preferred. The role may require covering classes when planned by the class teacher.

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

You must hold relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to at least NQF Level 3 and demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 16^th June 2025.

What Fairfield can offer you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear strategic vision
• A caring and committed staff with high expectations, willing to help each other
• Well-resourced, safe, and stimulating learning environments
• Strong partnerships with other schools
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring, and proud to attend
• The opportunity to make a difference
• A committed and supportive Governing Body
• Pension scheme
• A wellbeing support package including an annual Wellbeing Day
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme
• Training and professional development opportunities

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please ensure your application covers your full employment history, noting reasons for any gaps. References for the past ten years are required; character references are not accepted.

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