Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Woodlands Primary Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HU6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
14 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,434.00 - £38,220.00 Annually (Actual)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Join Us as a Higher level Teaching Assistant at Woodlands Primary Academy
Every day is a chance to make a real difference! As part of our team, you’ll be supporting individual pupils or small groups, helping them shine and reach their full potential. Whether it’s through tailored teaching strategies, behaviour plans, or Individual Education Plans, you’ll be right there, cheering them on and guiding their progress.
You’ll help all our pupils feel included, confident, and excited to take part in school life—and access the national curriculum in a way that works for them. With your great communication skills and positive energy, you’ll inspire, support, and bring out the very best in every child you work with.
Are you someone who loves working with children, thrives in a team, and wants to be part of something truly meaningful? At Woodlands Primary Academy, we’re on a mission to change lives, and we’re looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who’s just as passionate as we are!
Why Woodlands?
As a vibrant 2-11 primary academy, our mission is to educate and nurture every child, helping them grow into confident individuals ready to make a positive impact in their communities. We’re passionate about helping pupils develop the knowledge, skills, and character they need for a bright and successful future.
We know that every child is unique, and we work hard to support them in overcoming any barriers they may face — because we believe that with the right care and encouragement, every child can thrive.
At Woodlands, learning isn’t just about what happens in the classroom — it’s about growing confidence, building curiosity, and creating memorable moments every single day.
South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!
What You’ll Bring:
- A love for working with children and helping them shine
- Great communication skills and a team-player mindset
- Flexibility, positivity, and a can-do attitude
- A kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model
- A commitment to your own growth as well as the children’s
What You’ll Get in Return:
We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer:
- Wellbeing Support - stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!
- Generous Pension Scheme - for your future security.
- Flexi Days - two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.
- Free Annual Flu Jab - because we care about your health.
- Cycle to Work Scheme - get fit and go green!
- Free Will Writing Service - because peace of mind matters.
- Personal Development - training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.
- Supportive Leadership - you’ll never feel like just a number here.
If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling, and life-changing role, come join our Woodlands family. We can't wait to meet you!
Apply today — and help us grow something amazing.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woodlands Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 328 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodlands Primary Academy website
School location
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