Epworth Education Trust
Wesley Methodist Primary School,
Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX
Tel:- 0161 723 3416
Email: office@wesley.epworthtrust.org.uk
Headteacher : Mr R Jones
Epworth Education Trust CEO: Mrs JA Hewitt
Job Title: TA Level 3
Salary Grade: Grade 7 scp 7-11 FTE £25,584 - £27,269
Actual Salary: Actual annual salary is currently £13,876 - £14,790
Working Pattern: 24 hours per week Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 3.30pm
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Please note that the employer for this position is the Epworth Education Trust not Bury Council.
We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join a team of caring, committed professionals. Hours of work are 24 per week term time only, worked in accordance with service requirements, the role is based in LKS2.
You will:
Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.
Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to develop children’s communication and language.
Understand and have experience of working within KS2 and be skilled in supporting all children with their learning.
Be confident in your understanding of phonics, early reading and early maths.
Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.
Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.
In return our Trust and its school offers you :
* Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
* A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
* A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
* Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
* Strong working partnerships within the Trust
* Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
* The opportunity to make a difference
* An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
* The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
* Generous holiday allowance
* Pension scheme
* A comprehensive wellbeing support package which includes an annual Wellbeing Day
* Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes
* Access to Employment Assistance Programme
* Access to training opportunities and professional development
Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at office@wesley.epworthtrust.org.uk to arrange this.
All application forms should be returned by email to office@wesley.epworthtrust.org.uk or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 - 12 noon
Short listing: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Application packs are downloadable or available by email from : office@wesley.epworthtrust.org.uk
The main base for the role will be Wesley Methodist Primary School.
Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Bury LA
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here (wesleymethodistprimary.co.uk)
We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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