Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Ref: 001584

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Grade 3, SCP 6-11, £25,989 to £28,142 (Full time, full year equivalent)

Actual Salary £20,337 to £22,720 (Pay award pending)

33.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.

Mayfield Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to be part of our support staff team and wider Mayfield and Cranmer family.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a talented and committed staff in a growing school.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be working with the class teachers, HLTA’s and SENDCO and other members of staff to provide curriculum support and interventions to our Children.

We are looking for someone who:

• is experienced in working with children across different year groups,
• is experienced in working with children with SEND,
• has an understanding of the curriculum,
• is experienced in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children,
• proactive in their approach to safeguarding pupils,
• supports the ethos of the school and the Trust.

We can offer:

• an enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team,
• a school committed to ‘success for all’,
• exciting opportunities for professional development within the Multi Academy Trust,
• excellent opportunities to develop professionally and grow into the role,
• positive, well behaved and happy children who are enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn.

Working for Mayfield Primary School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Mayfield, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at Mayfield Primary, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• A strong school community within an expanding school, that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 6 July 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Start Date: 1 September 2026