Teaching Assistant Level 2

The Ferns Primary Academy Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Post: Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 September 2026 - 31 August 2027)

Salary Range: Grade 3, SCP 7-8, FTE salary £26,403.00 - £26,824.00, pro rata salary £19,544.00 - £19,856.00

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: Part Time [31 hours/39 weeks]

Base: The Ferns Primary Academy, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DA

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.

We are delighted to be in the position to appoint TWO Level 2 Teaching Assistants at The Ferns Primary Academy for the new academic year. Any successful candidate will be warmly welcomed and made to feel part of our Ferns Family.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and their families in an academy where children are at the centre of every decision?

The Ferns Primary Academy is seeking to appoint two dedicated Teaching Assistants to help ensure our students are supported to achieve the greatest outcomes socially, emotionally and academically.

If you are compassionate, proactive, and committed to contributing to the learning of our students, we would love to hear from you.

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

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/201699?aisId=12&rmId=3361

Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026 at midnight

School visits encouraged: 5th June at 2pm, 11th June at 3:30pm, or 12th June at 10am - Please contact the academy office to schedule in your visit (01204 471277).

For more information, please contact Mrs Cummins, PA to the Principal, at k.cummins@northerneducationtrust.org

Invites to interview will be emailed before 3pm on Tuesday, 16th June 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 19th June 2026.