Teaching Assistant Level 2

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School; Burnley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing Day

Training opportunities

Job summary

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School in Burnley is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2A for a fixed-term, part-time role. The position covers 21 hours per week with specific timings Tue-Fri, starting 05/10/2026.

The role requires a Level 2 qualification or equivalent and experience in primary education, including SEND support. The school offers a supportive team, strong leadership, well-resourced learning environments, and opportunities for professional development within the Epworth

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience of working within primary education.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interaction skills to provide effective support.
• High expectations to empathy and care.
• Calm and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Join a committed team of professionals.
• Form strong, professional relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Provide effective support for pupils with diverse needs.
• Support learning activities and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in primary education

SEND knowledge

Empathy and care

Education

L2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2A

Salary: G4 (4-6) £12,346-£12,741

Working Pattern: 21 Hours Per Week

Tues 8:35 - 12

Wed 8:35 - 3 (30 mins lunch break)

Thurs 8:35 - 3 (30 mins lunch break)

Fri 8:35 - 3:20 (1 hour lunch break)

Required From: 05/10/2026

Contract: Fixed Term

Employer: Epworth Education Trust

Based at: Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

Wheatley Lane Methodist School is proud to be at the heart of the community where high standards are celebrated. Everyone involved with the school has high expectations in all aspects of school life. All staff are aspirational for our children aiming for both academic and personal success, which enables our pupils to flourish and shine.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will:

• Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.


• Need to have had recent experience of working within primary education.


• Have knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.


• Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to provide effective support


• Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.


• Be calm and supportive


• Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.


• You must possess a L2 qualification or equivalent.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community


• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision


• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other


• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments


• Strong working partnerships within the Trust


• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school


• The opportunity to make a difference


• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body


• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team


• Pension scheme


• Wellbeing Day


• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes


• Access to Employment Assistance Programme


• Access to training opportunities and professional development

As a Methodist Church school, we have a strong Christian ethos. Our key values are teamwork, trust, love, respect, forgiveness, equality, care and joy.

Closing date: 03/09/2026

Short listing: 03/09/2026

Interview: TBC

The main base for the role will be Wheatley Lane Methodist School.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Home | Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.