Teaching Assistant Level 2

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Drive Community Primary School is seeking a dedicated classroom support practitioner to enhance the learning experience of children with ASC. The role offers a supportive team atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth, aiming to improve outcomes for all pupils. Shortlisting is on June 18, 2025, with applications due by June 17, 2025.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with dedicated professionals

Nurturing environment with support for development

Qualifications

• Recent experience of classroom support at primary level required.
• Ability to intervene for children working below age expectations.
• Commitment to professional development and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional learning needs.
• Implement phonics interventions for pupils below age expectations.
• Contribute to a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Classroom support

Understanding of phonics interventions

Positive outlook

Teamwork

Flexibility

Calm nature

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Working Hours : Term Time 27.5 Hrs
Contract Type : Permanent

Required for September

‘Enjoy learning; aim high!’

Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school with resourced provision for pupils with ASC.

The Head teacher and Governors are looking to appoint a dedicated, highly motivated practitioner to join our school. We are a nurturing, inclusive primary school with resourced provision for pupils with ASC.

The Governing Body wish to appoint someone who :

• Has recent, relevant experience of classroom support at primary level
• Has a good understanding of interventions to support children working below age expectations including phonics interventions
• Has a positive outlook and is highly motivated and flexible
• Has a calm and supportive nature
• Is able to work well as part of a team
• Is open to professional development opportunities

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with amazing children who love learning
• The opportunity to be part of a nurturing team of professionals committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

Shortlisting: Wednesday 18 th June 2025

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Application forms and further details are downloadable from here and returnable to: Miss Jenny Ramwell, School Business Manager, by email to: [emailprotected] by 9am Tuesday 17 th June 2025