Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Woodbank Primary School, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX

10 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 July 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: Part time, term time 28.75 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Full time equivalent salary: £26,721 - £28,142
Actual salary: £17,918 - £18,871
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.

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.

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 email the school office to arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the posts.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

- Job description

- Person specification

- Application Form

Application forms are returnable to Miss C Gilmore, Headteacher at the school address or by email to Woodbank@bury.gov.uk

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Friday 31st July 2026 at 12:00pm

Interviews: Suitable interview dates to be individually arranged with successful shortlisted candidates

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.