Teaching Assistant Level 2
Mersey Drive Primary
Bury Permanent £17,016 Term Time On-site Expires 07/07/2026
Teaching Assistant Level 2 Working Hours: Term Time 27.5 Hrs We can offer you: Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Interviews: Wednesday 15th July 2026 Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Application forms and further details are downloadable from here and returnable to: Miss Jenny Ramwell, School Business Manager, by email to: j.ramwell@bury.gov.uk by 9am Tuesday 7th July 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Required for September
‘Enjoy learning; aim high!’
Mersey Drive Community Primary School is a nurturing and highly inclusive mainstream primary school, with additional resource provision for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism.
We are looking to appoint a dedicated, motivated and caring practitioner to join our committed school team.
The Governing Body wish to appoint someone who:
Has recent, relevant experience of classroom support at primary level
Has a good understanding of interventions to support children working below age expectations including phonics interventions
Has a positive outlook and is highly motivated and flexible
Has a calm and supportive nature
Is able to work well as part of a team
Is open to professional development opportunities
The opportunity to work with amazing children who love learning
The opportunity to be part of a caring, supportive and dedicated team of professionals who work collaboratively to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils
A nurturing and inclusive school environment
Excellent professional development and training opportunities
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office.
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th July 2026Supporting Documents
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Location
Mersey Drive, Whitefield, Bury, M45 8LN, United Kingdom
Job ID
12176