Overview
Job Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Nursery
Salary Grade: Currently FTE £25,989 Grade 6, SCP 6 (Pro-rata £19,088)
Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week – 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday, term time only
Required From: 1st September 2026
Wesley Methodist Primary School is proud to be at the heart of the community where high standards are celebrated. Everyone involved with the school has high expectations in all aspects of school life. All staff are aspirational for our children aiming for both academic and personal success, which enables our pupils to flourish and shine.
Responsibilities
- Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.
- Have recent experience of working within primary education.
- Have knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.
- Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to provide effective support.
- Attach high expectations to empathy and care.
- Be calm and supportive.
- Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.
- You must possess a Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
Requirements
Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Experience of working in primary education.
- Understanding of working with children with SEND.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits and Support
- 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
- Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
- Strong working partnerships within the Trust
- Pension scheme
- 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
Safeguarding and Additional Information
As a Methodist Church school, we have a strong Christian ethos. Our key values are teamwork, trust, love, respect, forgiveness, equality, care and joy.
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.
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: Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy.350223413.docx
How to Apply / Contact
If you have any queries or wish to know more information on the role, please contact the school on 0161 723 3416 or email office@wesley.epworthtrust.org.uk. Visits to school are welcomed. Applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please contact the school to arrange this.
Application Timeline
- Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026 – 12 noon
- Shortlisting: Friday 10th July 2026
- Interview: week commencing 13th July, exact date to be confirmed
Location
The main base for the role will be Wesley Methodist Primary School.
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