Teaching Assistant
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 7DU17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours: 8:00am to 3:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday, with a 30-minute lunch break each day (36.5 paid hours per week).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Tameside Support Staff E11 to E16
What skills and experience we're looking for
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8
Teaching Assistants Level 3 (TA3) Two permanent posts: EYFS and Year 3
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking two committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants Level 3 to join our supportive and caring staff team. One post is in EYFS and one is in Year 3. We will decide after interview where each successful candidate is best placed. We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting children’s learning, building positive relationships and helping every child to succeed.
Holy Trinity is a Church of England primary school serving a diverse community. We are an inclusive school and welcome applications from candidates of any faith or none, though all applicants must be sympathetic to our Christian values and ethos. Our children are well behaved, kind and keen to learn, and relationships across the school are strong, creating a calm and purposeful environment for teaching and learning.
The successful candidates will be skilled and reflective practitioners who support high-quality teaching and learning. They will work closely with class teachers to help pupils achieve their potential, provide targeted support where appropriate, and help to create a warm, engaging environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn. Experience in EYFS or Key Stage 2 would be welcome.
Both roles include supporting our Breakfast Club each morning, helping to provide a welcoming, safe and positive start to the school day for our children.
Our work is underpinned by our school values of Family, Respect, Encouragement, Trust, Excellence and Fairness. We are looking for someone who shares these values and demonstrates them consistently in their practice and professional relationships.
We are looking for candidates who:
• Are effective and reflective practitioners
• Have experience of supporting teaching and learning within a primary setting
• Have a good understanding of child development and learning
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have high expectations for every child’s progress and wellbeing
• Build warm, positive relationships with children and their families
• Work well as part of a team and are keen to develop their practice
• Can deliver interventions and support pupils with a range of needs
• Are flexible, proactive and organised
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Well behaved, motivated children who enjoy learning• A supportive, collaborative staff team• Ongoing professional development opportunities• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing• The opportunity to work in a school that makes a meaningful difference for its community
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications Contract: Two permanent posts Hours: 8:00am to 3:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday, with a 30-minute lunch break each day (36.5 paid hours per week).
Interviews: Week commencing 19 October 2026 Start date: As soon as possible, or 1 January 2027
Safeguarding: The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
To discuss the roles or arrange a visit, please contact the school office at admin@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk or on 0161 330 1065.
Applications should be uploaded onto here. Please do not send a CV, these will not be accepted. Closing date for applications is the 11th October.
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our school is rooted in the values of Family, Respect, Encouragement, Trust, Excellence and Fairness, and we expect staff to uphold these in their work with children and families. All appointments are made in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) and safer recruitment guidance. Pre-employment checks will include references, an enhanced DBS check and online searches as part of our due diligence. Our Safer Recruitment Policy can be found on the school website.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01613301065
Church of England, Voluntary Aided one form entry, ages 3 to 11
Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk.
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