Teaching Assistant Level 3
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 7DU11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 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
- Full time: 8:00 - 15:30 - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 - 17:00 - Tuesday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade E £28,142 - £30,518 Pro Rata Term Time Only
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) Permanent, Full-time
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 (TA3) to join our supportive and caring staff team. We are looking for someone who is 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 candidate will be a skilled and reflective practitioner who can work effectively within an primary environment. They will support high-quality teaching and learning, work closely with class teachers to help pupils achieve their potential, deliver interventions and targeted support where appropriate, and help to create a warm, engaging environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn.
As part of the role, the successful candidate will also support the running of 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 someone who:
• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent relevant
qualification
• Is an effective and reflective practitioner
• Has experience of supporting teaching and learning within a primary setting
• Has a good understanding of child development
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Has high expectations for every child’s progress and wellbeing
• Builds warm, positive relationships with children and their families
• Works well as part of a team and is keen to develop their practice
• Can deliver interventions and support pupils with a range of needs
• Is 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
Further information about the job
Salary: Grade E Contract: Permanent, 36 Hours Per Week Term Time Only
Shortlisting: Week commencing 29th June Interviews: Week commencing 6th July Start date: September 2026
Safeguarding: The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. School tours will take place on Tuesday 23rd June 9am, Wednesday 24th June 3:30pm or Thursday 25th June 4pm. Please contact the school office to book a place by emailing admin@holytrinity.tameside.sch.uk or ringing the office on 01613301065.
Closing date: Sunday 28th June, 11:59pm
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School website
- 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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