Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Bare Trees Primary; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 5,500 - 6,600; Part time

Job summary

Bare Trees Primary School in Oldham seeks a part-time Teaching Assistant (Level 2) for 12 hours a week across Thursday and Friday. The role is fixed-term to 31 August 2027, term-time plus one week, 39 weeks per year, with a Grade 3, point 6–11 salary scale.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting pupils and contributing to a caring, inclusive school environment. We offer a nurturing team, engaged learners and opportunities for professional development within a welcoming

Qualifications

• Be committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring every child can succeed.
• Have the ability to engage, motivate and support pupils in their learning and development.
• Hold high expectations for pupils' achievement, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life.
• Share and actively promote the school's ethos, values and commitment to inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Remove barriers to learning and ensure every child can succeed.
• Engage, motivate and support pupils in learning and development.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to school life.
• Promote the school's ethos, values and inclusion.

Job description

Ref: 001811

Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Bare Trees Primary School

Holly Grove

Chadderton

Oldham

OL9 0DX

Telephone No: 0161 503 4260

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.baretreesprimary.com

Headteacher: Miss V. Oldham

12 hours per week (Thursday and Friday), 39 weeks per year, Term Time Only plus one week

Fixed Term to 31st August 2027

Grade 3, pt 6 to 11

The Governors of Bare Trees Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team on a part-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing and successful school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and who shares our commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to removing barriers to learning and ensuring every child can succeed.
• Have the ability to engage, motivate and support pupils in their learning and development.
• Hold high expectations for pupils' achievement, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life.
• Share and actively promote the school's ethos, values and commitment to inclusion.

We can offer:

• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Bare Trees Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2026.

Shortlisting: w/c Monday 9 November 2026.

Interviews: Tuesday 17 November 2026.