Nursery Teaching Assistant Level 3

Fairfield Community Primary School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7SD

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 29.6 Hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 16/07/2027
• Actual salary: Grade 7 SCP 7-11 TTO actual salary £18,136 - £19,330

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Assistant Nursery Level 3 Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated and supportive Teaching Assistant to work alongside teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences for pupils, including those with SEND. You will support individuals and small groups both in and outside the classroom, helping to implement tailored learning programmes and contribute to planning and resource preparation.

The role involves promoting an inclusive, positive learning environment, supporting pupils’ development, independence, and wellbeing, and assisting with personal care where required. You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and help maintain accurate pupil records.

Working closely with teachers, you will support lesson delivery, behaviour management, and the use of effective teaching strategies, including early years frameworks and ICT. You will also liaise with parents and professionals, contribute to the wider school community, and uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality standards.

This is a varied role that may include supervising classes in the short-term absence of a teacher, supporting extracurricular activities, and contributing to the overall ethos and success of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Fairfield Community Primary School?

Fairfield Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and values‑drivencommunity where“Happiness and High Standards” guide everything we do. Our caring, supportive environment creates a genuine family feel that staff, pupils, and families consistently celebrate. 

As part of a committed team,you’llhelp children thrive academically and personally. Staff are dedicated to pupils’ wellbeing,high standardsof teaching, andprovidingenriching opportunities across sport, music, drama, and wider learning experiences—those memorable “wow” moments that shape childhood.

We are an inclusive school witha strong reputationfor supporting children withadditionalneeds as well as stretching those with gifts and talents. Every child is encouraged to reach their potential in a safe, happy environment where behaviour isexemplaryand respect is at the core of our ethos.

Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and ambitious, helping children become knowledgeable, articulate, resilient,empatheticand fluent readers—skills that prepare them for life beyond school.

Ifyou’repassionate about making a meaningful difference, working in a positive, collaborative culture, and helping children flourish, Fairfield is a wonderful place to grow your career.

We are looking for a colleague who shares theclear visionthat the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and whodemonstrateshigh levelsof resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond theirpotential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and havea clear visionfor the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are avaluesdriven organisation, arehighly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilstmaintaininga good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contactFairfieldCommunityPrimary Schoolon0161 764 1559

or by emailingfairfield@bury.gov.ukto arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership,you’llfind yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you willbenefitfrom:  

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution

• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students           

• Networking opportunities across our trust           

• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme

• Healthcare plan throughMedicashand is aneasy to usehealth insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills,benefitingfrom a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional,financialand legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals

• Health and Wellbeing throughMedicashwith access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should weidentifyan appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Elms Bank School on

0161 766 1597or by emailingenquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant level 3 (Nursery) JD PS.pdf - 237 KB (opens in new tab)

About Fairfield Community Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 249 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fairfield Community Primary School website
• Email address: fairfield@bury.gov.uk
• Phone number: 0161 764 1559
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairfield-community-primary-school-bury

Arranging a visit to Fairfield Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fairfield@bury.gov.uk.

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