Overview
Location: Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX
Employer: Epworth Education Trust
Job title: TA Level 3
Actual salary: £17,900 - £19,079
Working pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm
Contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Please note that the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Bury Council.
Role overview
We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join a team of caring, committed professionals. Hours are 30 per week term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements. The role is based in Key Stage 1.
Responsibilities
* You will join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.
* Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to develop children’s communication and language.
* Understand and have experience of working within KS2 and be skilled in supporting all children with their learning.
* Be confident in your understanding of phonics, early reading and early maths.
* Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.
* Be able to form strong, professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.
What we offer
* Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
* A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
* A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
* Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
* Strong working partnerships within the Trust
* Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
* The opportunity to make a difference
* An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
* The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
* A comprehensive wellbeing support package including an annual Wellbeing Day
* Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes and other discount schemes
* Access to Employment Assistance Programme
* Access to training opportunities and professional development
How to apply
Applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please contact the school to arrange this.
Applications should be returned by email or by post with a letter of application referencing the job description and person specification. Applications should be no longer than two sides of A4 with a font size of 12.
Additional information
* Shortlisting: Monday 22 September 2025
* The main base for the role will be Wesley Methodist Primary School.
* Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Bury LA.
* This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
* This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to signs of abuse and neglect and follow procedures to ensure children receive effective support, protection and justice. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here (wesleymethodistprimary.co.uk).
* We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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