Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Bury, BL0 9JJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Joseph's RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
Our school is proud to be part of the Roman Catholic Church in the parish of St Joseph’s, Ramsbottom. Our mission is to serve God, uphold the worth and dignity of every person and enable them to develop their talents. Everything we do is rooted in the values of the Gospel, as we seek to deepen our faith, strengthen our hope and grow in love.
The school promotes musical, linguistic, sporting, artistic, health, well-being, life-skills and outdoor learning opportunities together with academic achievement so that all children leave St Joseph’s having found success and confidence in their own social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
At St Joseph’s we believe ‘Happiness first and all else follows’.
We are seeking an individual who:
• Is kind and committed to ensuring all children feel safe, happy and valued.
• Has strengths in communication and can build strong relationships with children, colleagues and parents as partners.
• Has high expectations of all pupils and themselves.
• Has an understanding of working with children with communication needs.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.