14 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

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.

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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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
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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