Part Time Teaching Assistant - Level 3
Elms Bank, Bury, Lancashire, M45 8PJ11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
27 April 2026
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 18
Contract type
- Fixed term - until 28/2/27 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Grade 9, SCP 18-23, Actual Salary - £13,467 - £14,704
What skills and experience we're looking for
*Fixed Term, Part Time*
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our dedicated team. Working closely with teachers and senior staff, you will support pupils with complex SEND needs, including severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviours, helping them access learning in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
The role involves delivering tailored learning activities, supporting therapy and behaviour programmes, supervising classes when required, and promoting positive behaviour, independence and engagement. You will contribute to lesson planning, pupil progress monitoring, and the wider life of the school, including trips, off‑site learning and family support where appropriate.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to children’s lives and is committed to safeguarding, teamwork and continuous professional development.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Elms Bank School
Our school is full of energy, care, and a strong sense of community. Guided by our vision, “Excellence for All,” we are committed to providing high-quality education tailored to each pupil’s individual needs. We offer specialist pathways and a broad, meaningful curriculum enriched with real-life experiences, all designed to raise aspirations and develop confidence, independence, and resilience.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for 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 a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a 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 contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find 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 will benefit from:
- 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 through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with 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 we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@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
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Elms Bank
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 344 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Elms Bank website
- Email address
- enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 766 1597
Arranging a visit to Elms Bank
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk.
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