Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Little Heaton CE Primary; Middleton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Professional development

Job summary

Little Heaton CE Primary is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team. The role supports learning alongside class teachers, promotes pupil independence and well-being, and works with children who have a range of learning and personal care needs.

The post is 32.5 hours per week during term time plus one extra week, with a focus on safeguarding, inclusion and helping every child flourish in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, ideally within a primary school.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and work closely with teachers to deliver lessons.
• Promote children’s independence and wellbeing in class.
• Create a positive, engaging classroom environment.
• Support pupils with a range of learning, social and personal care needs where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Primary school experience

Relationship building

Team player

Safeguarding

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Grade 3, SCP 6-11, £25,989 - £28,142 FTE

Actual salary - £19,730 - £22,042

32.5 hours per week / term time plus one week

Join us on an exciting journey at Little Heaton CE Primary School

September marks the beginning of an exciting new era as Little Heaton Primary School becomes Rhodes Green CE Primary School. With a new name, new identity and a clear vision for the future, we are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team.

This is an opportunity to become part of a school that is ambitious for every child and committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children, ideally within a primary school.
• Is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is flexible, proactive and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations for all.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support learning, promote children's independence, contribute to their wellbeing and help create a positive and engaging classroom environment. The role will include supporting pupils with a range of learning, social and personal care needs where required.

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic children.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career.
• A school where teamwork, wellbeing and collaboration are valued.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.

Working for Little Heaton means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Little Heaton, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• Schools: A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution

Little Heaton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21 August 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Week Commencing 24 August 2026

Starting date: As soon as possible

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Supporting Documents

Job Description & Person Specification

Statement Employing Ex-Offenders

Right To Work