Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Woodbank Primary School, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 28.75 hours per week - term-time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403 - £28,142 FTE
Actual salary
- £17,705 - £18,871 Actual
Pay scale
- Grade 7 (Point 7-11)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience of working in a primary school
- Experience of liaising with class teachers and other agencies
- Experience of specific interventions matched to the needs of the pupil(s)
- A strong team work ethos and a nurturing approach
- A willingness to be flexible and proactive
- A real passion for children and supporting their learning
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
- Well behaved, motivated and happy learners
- A caring, inclusive ethos
- A committed, dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors
- An inclusive school where every child matters
- The opportunity for professional development
- A school that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and school community.
Further information about the job
Governors are looking to appoint a passionate, driven and nurturing teaching assistant.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with a proven track record of excellent support in the classroom, who are child-centred, and who want to make a positive contribution to our wonderful school.
Visits to the school are welcome, please phone the school office on 0161 761 1253 to arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the posts.
For further information please see:
- Job description
- Person specification
- Application Form
Application forms are returnable to Miss C Gilmore, Acting Headteacher at the school address or by email to Woodbank@bury.gov.uk
Closing Date and Shortlisting: Friday 30th January 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
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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About Woodbank Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 301 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodbank Primary School website
- Email address
- Woodbank@bury.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 761 1253
The Collective Community Trust is a newly formed Trust responsible for seven primary schools. We are committed to providing high quality services to support the schools within the Trust to achieve the very best for our pupils.
Woodbank Primary School is a happy, vibrant and inclusive school that is forward-thinking and proud to serve its community. Our children are central to all that we do and our staff are motivated, friendly and committed to providing nothing but the very best for every child.
Arranging a visit to Woodbank Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Woodbank@bury.gov.uk.
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