Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Start date: March 2026 (or sooner if available)

The governors are seeking to appoint a part time teaching support assistant to join our Federation. The Teaching Support Assistant post will be at Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS in the Resource Provision.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children in the primary school phase.
  
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of children with SEND, in particular children with autism and children with speech and language difficulties.
  
• Be receptive to training and implement strategies given to support the children.
  
• Have the ability to communicate well with parents and the class teacher.
  
• Be an enthusiastic, inspirational and caring special support assistant.

We can offer you:

• Delightful and happy children.
  
• A dedicated staff who are supportive of one another.
  
• Committed and supportive governors.
  
• A Federation with an excellent reputation and an outstanding Catholic culture.
  
• A clear commitment to continuing professional development.

All Applicants must complete the CES application form.

Applications should be addressed to Mrs JE Davies, Executive Headteacher and sent by email to j.ensor@bury.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 23 February 2026

Observations and Interviews: Thursday 26 and/or Friday 27 February

The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references and an enhanced DBS check.