Teaching Assistant Level 2

Holcombe Brook Primary School, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9TA

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 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: Part time: 30 HOURS PER WEEK
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £18,092

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Description Summary

This role involves supporting teaching staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their full potential. Working under the guidance of the teacher, the postholder provides targeted support to individuals and groups, including those with additional or special educational needs, both in and outside the classroom.

Key duties include assisting with learning activities, promoting pupil engagement, independence, and positive behaviour, and contributing to the development and implementation of individual learning and care plans. The role also involves preparing resources, monitoring pupil progress, and providing regular feedback to teachers.

In addition, the postholder supports classroom organisation, administrative tasks, and the wider school environment, including maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive setting. They are expected to work collaboratively with staff, parents, and other professionals, uphold school policies (including safeguarding), and contribute to the overall ethos and development of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Holcombe Brook Community Primary School?

Holcombe Brook Primary School is a warm, welcoming community where our values guide everything we do. Our caring, supportive environment creates a genuine family feel that staff, pupils, and families consistently celebrate. 

Our vision is achieved through our core school values:

RESPECT CREATIVITY RESILIENCE COLLABORATION

IMAGINATION CONFIDENCE COMMUNICATION

INDEPENDENCE COURAGE

We believe that all children are entitled to reach their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, physically and morally. Using their IMAGINATION, curiosity and CREATIVITY to build INDEPENDENCE in their learning.

We aim to build self-esteem, pride and COURAGE in all our pupils. We believe that success breeds CONFIDENCE and that learning how to deal with challenges, within a supportive environment, breeds RESILIENCE and determination.

We value consideration and RESPECT, effective COMMUNICATION and manners. For pupils and staff, COLLABORATION is the key to success.

We are always trying to improve the education we provide for the children in our care. In return, we expect children to work hard and behave well both in school and outside in the community.High standards can only be attained by hard work on the part of everyone in school and with support from parents at home.

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

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

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

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, working in a positive, collaborative culture, and helping children flourish, Holcombe Brook is a wonderful place to grow your career.

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 Holcombe Brook Primary School on 01204 882304

or by emailingholcombebrook@bury.gov.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 which 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 Holcombe Brook Primary School on 01204 882304or by emailing holcombebrook@bury.gov.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 L2 Job Description and person spec.pdf - 299 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holcombe Brook Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 280 pupils
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holcombe Brook Primary School website
• Email address: holcombebrook@bury.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01204 882 304
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holcombe-brook-primary-school-bury

Arranging a visit to Holcombe Brook Primary School

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

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