Teaching Assistant Level 3

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

27.5 hours per week (Term-time only)

Temporary until 31/08/2028

Salary Scale Grade 7 (Point 7-11) Salary £17,494

Required from- November 2026 or as soon as possible

The Collective Community Trust is responsible for seven primary schools. We are committed to providing high quality services to support the schools within the Trust to achieve the very best for our pupils.

Ribble Drive Primary School is a happy, vibrant and inclusive school that is forward-thinking and proud to serve its community. Our children are central to all that we do and our staff are motivated, friendly and committed to providing nothing but the very best for every child.

Governors are looking to appoint a passionate, driven and nurturing teaching assistant.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a proven track record of excellent support in the classroom, who are child-centred, and who want to make a positive contribution to our wonderful school.

Visits to the school are welcome, please email the school office to arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the posts.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience of working in a primary school
• Experience of liaising with class teachers and other agencies
• Experience of specific interventions matched to the needs of the pupil(s)
• A strong team work ethos and a nurturing approach
• A willingness to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning
• Experience of working with children with SEMH needs

In return we can offer:

• Well behaved, motivated and happy learners
• A caring, inclusive ethos
• A committed, dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors
• An inclusive school where every child matters
• The opportunity for professional development
• A school that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and school community.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the recruitment process will include online searches and checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any issues that may be relevant to their suitability to work with children.

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 further information please see:

- Job description and person specification

- Application Form

- Websites www.ribbledrive.net / www.thecollectivecommunitytrust.co.uk

Application pack to be returned to: ribbledrive@bury.gov.uk

Timeline:

You are welcome to tour school before applying, by arrangement with the school office 0161 766 6625

Closing date and shortlisting: Monday 2^nd November 26 @ 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 3^rd November ‘26