Teaching Assistant Level 2

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive/School Values
Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2
Salary Scale: Grade 6/SCP 6
Salary per annum: £26,847 FTE (Actual salary £20,351)
Hours: 32.5 hrs per week term time only
Required for: ASAP
Permanent

The Collective Community Trust is a Trust responsible for seven primary schools with Bury LA. As a Trust we are committed to providing high-quality support services to support all of our schools within the Trust.
An exciting opportunity Teaching Assistant Level 2 (x3) has arisen to join our team of caring, committed team of professionals. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated individuals to join our school team, based at Heaton Park Nursery and Primary School.

You will:

• Experience of working in a primary school setting
• Exercise of working with small groups, 1-1 and whole classes, meeting their needs
• Experience of liaising with class teachers and other agencies
• Experience of administering interventions
• A strong teamwork ethos
• A desire to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning

We will offer:

• Fabulous children, full of potential who are well mannered and work hard
• Supportive governors, parents and a supportive, friendly teaching team
• Opportunities for professional development
• Friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the trust.
• A forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction

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. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the recruitment process will include online searches and checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any issues that may be relevant to their suitability to work with children.

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 and person specification
• Application Form
• School website: www.heatonparkprimary.co.uk

Application pack (attached below) to be returned to: contact@heatonparkbury.com

Timeline:

Closing Date: 10th November 2026
Visits to school: Upon Request
Shortlisting: 11th November 2026
Interviews: 17th November 2026