Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1AX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | eac5859c-7379-47aa-b4f5-799e381bcd76 |
Summary
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 details about the role
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.
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 details about the role
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.