KS2 Teaching Assistant NEW Fairfield Primary Posted today Bury £17,156 - £18,286 Expires on 13/[...]

Bury Council; Bury, Rochdale, Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield C.P. School is seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting upper KS2 students in mathematics and English, providing classroom support, and collaborating with staff. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a passion for education. The school offers a supportive environment, professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support, including an annual Wellbeing Day

Access to Employment Assistance Programme

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in upper KS2 and supporting mathematics and English.
• Flexibility to cover classes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Working within upper KS2 classes offering interventions.
• Providing general classroom support.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Education

NQF Level 3

GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2

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 ideal candidate will have experience in upper KS2, support mathematics and English at this level, and work well as part of a team. Flexibility to cover classes as needed is essential.

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

You must hold relevant qualifications at least at 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.

At Fairfield, we offer:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming community
• Strong leadership with a clear strategic vision
• A caring, high-expectation staff team willing to support each other
• Well-resourced, safe, and stimulating learning environments
• Partnerships with other schools
• Students with positive attitudes who are hardworking, caring, and proud of their school
• The opportunity to make a difference
• A committed Governing Body
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support, 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. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please ensure your application covers your full employment history and notes reasons for any gaps. References will be required for the past ten years; 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 at [e-mail], by noon on Friday 13^th June 2025.