Teaching Assistant Level 3

Bowlee Park Primary; Middleton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowlee Park Community School is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the caring and friendly staff. The successful candidate will have recent primary school experience in KS1/KS2, and strong literacy and numeracy skills with high expectations for pupil achievement.

You will work as part of a supportive team, communicating effectively with pupils, parents, staff and governors, and helping to deliver a positive, inclusive learning environment during term-time when working 32.5 hours

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a primary school (KS1/KS2).
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• High expectations of pupil achievement.
• Vision, enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities in KS1/KS2.
• Assist teaching staff in delivering lessons.
• Support pupils’ welfare and wellbeing and behavior during learning.

Skills

Primary school experience

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Pupil-focused

Partnership with parents

Job description

Grade: Grade 5 (SCP 12 17)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £21,510 - £23,333

Interview Date: Monday 9 November 2026

The staff and Governing Board are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hard-working Teaching Assistant to join the caring and friendly staff at Bowlee Park Community School. The successful candidate should have the ability to communicate at all levels and be able to work as part of a team.

The successful, well-qualified candidates will:

• Have recent successful experience in a primary school, in KS1/KS2
• Possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Have high expectations of pupil’s achievement
• Have vision, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• Possess good communication skills
• Be a team player with a positive outlook
• Be driven by the needs of our children
• Have an ability to work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff and governors

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Bowlee Park is an OUTSTANDING school with a strong caring ethos, high expectations, hardworking children and a strong team of motivated and supportive teaching and support staff.

Bowlee Park Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 2022 (para 220).

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

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed