Teaching Assistant L2

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School invites applications for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Part-time). The post is 26 hours per week, term time only, 8:45am to 3:45pm, Monday to Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch break.

The successful candidate will support children with complex SEMH needs, with Team Teach de-escalation training an advantage. The appointment is temporary, subject to staffing needs and safeguarding checks; enhanced DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with complex SEMH needs.
• Experience in resource or alternative provision; de-escalation training (e.g., Team Teach) is an advantage.

Skills

Complex SEMH

Team Teach

De-escalation

Job description

Advert for Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Part-time)

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School,

Parr Lane, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8JT

Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School is a very friendly and happy school. We are described in the community as ‘a small school with a big heart’, placing huge value on ensuring the well-being of our children, staff and families. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights Inclusions, Behaviour and Attendance and EYFS as areas of particular strength.

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) with experience of working with children with complex SEMH needs. Previous experience working in resource or alternative provision, along with de-escalation training such as ‘Team Teach’, would be an advantage.

The hours of work are 8.45am 3.45pm Monday to Thursday with a 30-minute lunch break. 26 hours per week, term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements.

The actual salary for this post will be £16,281 (pro-rated) per annum for a level 2 TA.

The job will be temporary, subject to a review of school staffing structure and needs of the children within our school.

Employees of Bury and Whitefield Jewish Primary School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 19th October 2026.

Visits to school are welcome and can be arranged by calling the school office.

Supporting Documents

• Privacy Notice
• Job Description & Person Specification