Teaching Assistant Level 3

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1YA

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 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: Part time: 31 hours per week. Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5 SCP 12-17 (TA) Grade 1 SCP 3 (midday supervisor) Actual Salary £20,702 - £22,333

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS are currently seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, inspirational and enthusiastic teaching assistant who can join our dedicated team to support the children in our care. The candidate will be working alongside the class teacher and supporting one or more of our children with special educational needs as well as proving general support for our children inside the classroom and leading interventions under the direction from the class teacher. The successful candidate will have experience and an excellent understanding of special education needs and demonstrate commitment to inclusive education.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Has a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and be willing to uphold the school’s ethos and values
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs and is willing to use this experience to support SEND children at Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS
• Experience of delivering interventions demonstrating impact on the children’s attainment and progress
• Effective communication skills to develop relationships with all stakeholders

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.

6.1 Teaching Assistant Level 3 JD.pdf - 262 KB (opens in new tab)

About Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 144 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-of-lourdes-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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