Temporary Part-Time Teaching Assistant

Post Title: Temporary Part-Time Teaching Assistant (TA2)

School: St Mary’s CE Primary School, Hawkshaw

Start date: September 2026

Working pattern: 3 afternoons (1.20pm 3.25pm) 6 hours and 15 minutes per week

Closing date: Wednesday 1^st July at 10am

Interview date: To be confirmed

St Mary’s is a small, village primary school, nestled in beautiful village of Hawkshaw. We are looking to recruit a highly dedicated teaching assistant to work in our wonderful school.

We are looking for an individual who:

• is committed to working as part of a team
• is resilient
• is creative
• is professional at all times
• shares our vision and aims for all our pupils
• is dedicated and committed to the success of the school

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Delightful children
• A school family, where staff care for and support each other
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
• A commitment to continuous improvement and your professional development

St Mary’s Primary School, Hawkshaw, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For a conversation regarding the role or to make an appointment to visit school, please contact the school office on 01204 886167

Please send all application forms to StMarysHawkshaw@bury.gov.uk before Wednesday 1^st July 2026 at 10am