Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Post: Teaching Assistant Level 3
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31^st August 2027
Salary Range: £27,694.00 - £28,598.00 (FTE) £21,822-£22,535 pro-rata

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Full Time

Base: Hazlehurst Primary Academy, Geoffrey Street, Ramsbottom, Bury. BL0 9PQ

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant at Hazlehurst Primary Academy.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and their families in an academy where every child is valued and supported to thrive?

Hazlehurst Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to help ensure our pupils’ well-being and good attendance are at the heart of their learning journey.

If you are compassionate, proactive, and committed to contributing to the learning of our pupils, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where every child can flourish!

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/192659?aisId=12&rmId=3361

For more information, or if you would like to arrange a school visit, please contact Sharon Lowe, PA/Office Manager, at s.lowe@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Monday 1^st June 2026

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the closing date and interviews week beginning 8th June 2026.