Teaching Assistant Level 2

Trafford Council; Trafford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Oldfield Brow Primary School in Altrincham, Cheshire, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 2. The role is Band 3, points 6-11, with 32.5 hours per week across a 39-week year.

The post is initially temporary to cover maternity leave within our Discovery Hub for up to 20 children with autism, speech and language needs and social communication difficulties. We seek an exceptional, inspirational team member who is proactive, energetic, and committed to supporting learners with SEND to

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learners with SEND is required.
• Commitment to inclusive quality first teaching.
• Phonics knowledge is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with SEND to reach their full potential.
• Collaborate as part of a dynamic team to ensure excellence in teaching and learning.
• Assist with developing and implementing learning activities within Discovery Hub.

Skills

Team player

Enthusiastic

Inclusive practice

Phonics knowledge (desirable)

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Job description

OLDFIELD BROW PRIMARY SCHOOL

Taylor Road

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA14 4LE

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: http://www.oldfield-brow.com

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

Taylor Road

Altrincham

Cheshire

Band 3 (points 6 to 11) - £26,847 - £29,071 pro rata

32.5 hours per week for a 39-week working year over five school days

The Governing Body and Children of Oldfield Brow Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional, inspirational and dedicated teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team within our Discovery Hub specialist provision. The post is initially temporary to cover a maternity leave.

Our Discovery Hub provides places for up to 20 children whose primary needs are autism, speech and language development and/or social communication difficulties.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team as we develop the future of our school to ensure that every child can thrive within a changing world.

Our ethos is based on a simple belief: "At Oldfield Brow, we believe that EVERY child is exceptional" and this can be summarised by our school motto in which all members of school community aim to:

"Inspire the Exceptional"

Oldfield Brow Primary School is a highly aspirational school that places the children at the heart of school improvement.

We are very proud of our school and are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who:

• Is a proactive and engaging team member who works collaboratively as part of a dynamic team to ensure excellence across all aspects of the school’s work;
• Is energetic and enthusiastic and committed to their own professional development;
• Is committed to inclusive quality first teaching to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their starting points are able to aspire towards their limitless potential.
• Is passionate, patient, and committed to supporting learners with SEND to reach their full potential.
• Knowledge or experience of phonics is desirable.

In return, we can offer the successful candidate:

• Exceptionally happy, polite, well-behaved and successful children who really do make the staff proud to be in school each day.
• A happy and dedicated staff team that is committed to achieving the highest academic outcomes and excellent personal development of all learners.
• A committed leadership team that is firmly focused on research-informed school improvement and staff development as a way of securing the best, fully inclusive, teaching and learning experiences for our children.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic parents/carers who want to work with professionals to secure the best outcomes for their children.

This school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and prohibition of teaching. Two professional references will also be required.

Closing date - Tuesday 3 November 2026

Interviews will be held - Week Beginning Monday 9 November 2026