Teaching Assistant NEW Fairfield Primary Bury £17,156 - £18,286 Expires on 16/05/2025

Bury Council; Rochdale, Bury, Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Teaching Assistant Level 3 in a nurturing environment focused on the development of children aged 2 to 5. This role offers the chance to positively impact young learners and work alongside supportive colleagues in a well-resourced setting. Enjoy professional development opportunities and a commitment to your wellbeing, including an annual Wellbeing Day. If you're passionate about early education and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support package

Opportunities for training and professional development

Supportive leadership team

Strong partnerships with other schools

Qualifications

• Must hold an Early Years qualification as specified in the person specification.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Early Years department with children aged 2 to 5 years old.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 3 - 28.75 hours per week

Required as soon as possible.

We wish to appoint a permanent Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join a team of caring, committed professionals.

The role involves working within our Early Years department with children aged 2 to 5 years old.

Hours of work are 28.75 per week, term time only, in accordance with service requirements.

You must hold an Early Years qualification as specified in the person specification.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 19th May 2025.

What Fairfield can offer you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear strategic vision
• A caring and committed staff with high expectations who are willing to help each other
• Well-resourced, safe, and stimulating learning environments
• Strong partnerships with other schools
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring, and proud to attend their school
• The opportunity to make a difference
• A committed and supportive Governing Body
• Pension scheme
• A comprehensive wellbeing support package, including an annual Wellbeing Day
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for training and professional development

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please ensure your application covers your full employment history, noting reasons for any gaps. Successful candidates will need to provide references for the past ten years; character references are not accepted.

Applications should be returned to Mrs Rachael Horton, School Business Manager, Fairfield C.P. School, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7SD, or via email at [e-mail], by noon on Friday, 16th May 2025.