Overview
Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive
Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
28.75 hours per week (Term-time only)
Salary Scale Grade 7 (Point 7-11)
Required from Monday 3rd November 2025
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 phone the school office to arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the posts.
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
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.
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 to be returned to Miss C Gilmore, Acting Headteacher at the school address or by email to Woodbank@bury.gov.uk
Closing Date and Shortlisting: Friday 10th October 2025 at 9:00am
Interviews: Wednesday 15th October 2025
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