Teaching Assistant Level 3

St. Luke’s C of E Primary School, Morley Street, Bury, BL9 9JQ

TEACHING ASSISTANT (LEVEL 3) FOUR POSTS

Salary: Grade 7

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Working Hours: Part time (32.5hrs) 8:30am to 3:30pm

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 3:30pm on 29^th June 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 6^th July 2026

Job Description Summary

We are looking to appoint four permanent Level 3 Teaching Assistants to work with our team across school to deliver high-quality learning experiences for pupils, including those with SEND. The successful candidate will support individuals and small groups both in and outside the classroom, helping to implement tailored learning programmes and contribute to planning and resource preparation.

Position 1 Early Years Foundation Stage

Position 2 Key Stage One

Position 3 Key Stage Two

Position 4 SEND Intervention Provision*

Within your application we would like you to clearly indicate which position/s you feel that your expertise, skills and knowledge would be best suited to as well as what strengths and attributes you feel you can bring to the role.

The roles involve promoting an inclusive, positive learning environment, supporting pupils’ development, independence, and wellbeing, and assisting with personal care where required. You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and help maintain accurate pupil records. Working closely with teachers, you will support lesson delivery, behaviour management, and the use of effective teaching and assessment strategies, including early years frameworks (where applicable) and ICT.

These are varied roles that may include supervising classes in the short-term absence of a teacher, supporting extracurricular activities, and contributing to the overall ethos and success of the school.

Why join St. Luke’s?

St Luke’s is a warm, welcoming and diverse Church of England school in Bury where we are all “Rooted in Love”, we work as a values driven family to provide education for all pupils aged 3-11 years. We offer an inclusive and enriched creative curriculum, pupils who are eager to learn and staff who are friendly, supportive and committed to continuing development as a team.

We are an inclusive school with a strong reputation for supporting children with additional needs as well as stretching higher attainers. Every child is encouraged to reach their potential in a safe, happy environment where behaviour is exemplary and respect is at the core of our ethos.

In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safeguarding our children and their families. We are very proud of our pupils, our wider community and of our recent achievements.

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Experience of working in a primary school setting
• Experience 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 that shows commitment and positivity to working in a challenging yet rewarding environment
• A desire to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning
• Either a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (NNEB), NVQ III in Early Years and Education, BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing) or an equivalent qualification.

* For Position 4 - We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, resilient and compassionate person with an understanding of a range of additional needs, such as autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and learning difficulties.