Teaching Assistant Level 2

OLDFIELD BROW PRIMARY SCHOOL
Taylor Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4LE
Phone: 0161 926 8646
Email: office@oldfield-brow.com
Website: http://www.oldfield-brow.com

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 Required from 1 September 2026 to 23 June 2027 - 1 x Temporary One Year Post (initially)
Band 3 (points 6 to 11)
Weekly Hours: 32.5 per week for a 39-week working year over five school days

Responsible to: Discovery Hub (SSC) Leader

The Governing Body and Children of Oldfield Brow Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional, inspirational and dedicated teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team. The post is initially temporary for one academic year (1st September 2026 to 23rd June 2027).

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team as we develop the future of our school to ensure that every child can thrive within a changing world.

Our ethos is based on a simple belief: “At Oldfield Brow, we believe that EVERY child is exceptional” and this can be summarised by our school motto in which all members of the school community aim to:

“Inspire the Exceptional”

Oldfield Brow Primary School is a highly aspirational school that places the children at the heart of school improvement.

We are very proud of our school and are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant who:

Is a proactive and engaging team member who works collaboratively as part of a dynamic team to ensure excellence across all aspects of the school’s work;
Is energetic and enthusiastic and committed to their own professional
development;
Is committed to inclusive quality first teaching to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their starting points are able to aspire towards their limitless potential.
Is passionate, patient, and committed to supporting learners with SEND to reach their full potential.
Knowledge or experience of phonics is desirable.

In return, we can offer the successful candidate:

Exceptionally happy, polite, well-behaved and successful children who really do make the staff proud to be in school each day.
A happy and dedicated staff team that is committed to achieving the highest
academic outcomes and excellent personal development of all learners.
A committed leadership team that is firmly focused on research-informed school improvement and staff development as a way of securing the best, fully inclusive, teaching and learning experiences for our children.
Dedicated and enthusiastic parents/carers who want to work with professionals to secure the best outcomes for their children.

This school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and prohibition of teaching. Two professional references will also be required.

Please call the school office on 0161 926 8646 should you wish to arrange a visit to the school.

Please complete a Trafford teaching application form and return applications to the school addressed to the Headteacher or via email: office@oldfield-brow.com

Closing date - Monday 13 July 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held on - Friday 17 July 2026 (TBC)