Location
Edenfield Church Of England Primary School, Market Street, Edenfield, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0HL (208 on roll)
Tel: 01706 823608
School website: www.edenfieldprimary.co.uk
Summary
Teaching Assistant Level 2: Fixed term Contract
The staff and governing body of Edenfield Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant, who will be a role model for our children and support them to achieve the best possible outcomes. This post is to cover a maternity leave but there may be opportunities for the right candidate to secure a permanent post.
We are a warm and welcoming school, which has grown rapidly in recent years, with 211 children on roll. The school is fortunate to be located in a beautiful village, surrounded by countryside. We offer an attractive, bespoke learning environment, complete with a wide range of resources and up to date technology. Our extensive school grounds promote many opportunities for outdoor learning and children benefit from a large field, sports pitches, a woodland area and a school garden where we grow our own fresh produce.
We require a teaching assistant who is enthusiastic, hard-working and able to use their own initiative, in addition to having a friendly and positive attitude which will enable them to fit in with our dedicated staff. Our teaching assistants work as a team and, although they have a class base, they may also be asked to support children and staff in other classrooms. This role will specifically involve supporting a class in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (depending on the experience of the successful applicant) and will include supporting the teacher during lessons, as well as delivering specific interventions to groups of children.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an enthusiastic practitioner across KS1 and KS2 with high expectations for all children
- Deliver consistently high quality learning opportunities
- Have a passion for children's learning and development
- Demonstrate good levels of skill in numeracy and literacy
- Be a positive role model
- Be committed to upholding our school core values and Christian ethos
- Build strong and positive relationships with the class teacher, the children and their families
- Be committed to whole school life and be willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events
The school will offer:
- A high level of support and commitment from our hard working staff
- Spacious, attractive, well-resourced classrooms and work areas
- Friendly, polite and motivated children who are keen to learn
- A supportive headteacher and Governing Body, with a positive attitude to continuing professional development
- A commitment to high quality staff training
- Opportunities for career development and promotion for the right candidate
- A beautiful setting, with excellent motorway links
Edenfield C E Primary School received a fully graded Ofsted inspection in April 2025 and, as a result, the school was awarded Outstanding in all five key areas.
The interview date is w/c 15/06/2026
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Essential Qualifications
- English and maths GCSE or equivalent
- Minimum TA Level 2 qualification or equivalent
Experience of working with children in a primary school setting
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Desirable Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs at grade c or above (or equivalent)
- First aid certificate
Safeguarding training
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Individual visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Nicola Rhodes, the School Office Manager (
[email protected]), to arrange a tour of the school.
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
