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Teaching Assistant - Level 2
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Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Grade 3, SCP 6-11, £25,989 - £28,142 FTE
Actual salary - £19,730 - £22,042
32.5 hours per week / term time plus one week
Join us on an exciting journey at Little Heaton CE Primary School
September marks the beginning of an exciting new era as Little Heaton Primary School becomes Rhodes Green CE Primary School. With a new name, new identity and a clear vision for the future, we are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our team.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Has experience of working with children, ideally within a primary school.
- Is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential.
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Is flexible, proactive and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations for all.
The successful candidate will
- Work closely with teachers to support learning, promote children's independence, contribute to their wellbeing and help create a positive and engaging classroom environment.
- Support pupils with a range of learning, social and personal care needs where required.
We Can Offer
- Friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic children.
- A supportive and dedicated staff team.
- High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career.
- A school where teamwork, wellbeing and collaboration are valued.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.
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Working for Little Heaton
Working for Little Heaton means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
Alongside Little Heaton, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.
We Offer
- Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
- A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
- A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best.
- LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
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Little Heaton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For Further Information Please Refer To
- the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
- The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
- The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 August 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Week Commencing 24 August 2026
Starting date: As soon as possible
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
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