Job Summary – Teaching Assistant Nursery Level 3
We are looking for a dedicated and supportive Teaching Assistant to work alongside teaching staff to deliver high‑quality learning experiences for pupils, including those with SEND. You will support individuals and small groups both in and outside the classroom, helping to implement tailored learning programmes and contribute to planning and resource preparation. The role involves promoting an inclusive, positive learning environment, supporting pupils’ development, independence, and wellbeing, and assisting with personal care where required. You will monitor progress, provide feedback, and help maintain accurate pupil records. Working closely with teachers, you will support lesson delivery, behaviour management, and the use of effective teaching strategies, including early years frameworks and ICT. You will also liaise with parents and professionals, contribute to the wider school community, and uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality standards. This is a varied role that may include supervising classes in the short‑term absence of a teacher, supporting extracurricular activities, and contributing to the overall ethos and success of the school.
Why Join Fairfield Community Primary School?
Fairfield Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and values‑driven community where “Happiness and High Standards” guide everything we do. Our caring, supportive environment creates a genuine family feel that staff, pupils and families consistently celebrate. As part of a committed team, you’ll help children thrive academically and personally. Staff are dedicated to pupils’ wellbeing, high standards of teaching, and providing enriching opportunities across sport, music, drama, and wider learning experiences. We are an inclusive school with a strong reputation for supporting children with additional needs as well as stretching those with gifts and talents. Every child is encouraged to reach their potential in a safe, happy environment where behaviour is exemplary and respect is at the core of our ethos. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious, helping children become knowledgeable, articulate, resilient, empathetic and fluent readers that prepare them for life beyond school. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, working in a positive, collaborative culture, and helping children flourish, Fairfield is a wonderful place to grow your career. We are looking for a colleague who shares the vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do, who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence.
Contact
Please contact Fairfield Community Primary School on 0161 764 1559 or by emailing fairfield@bury.gov.uk to arrange a visit.
Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. You will benefit from a range of rewards and benefits.
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash with an easy‑to‑use health insurance; a health‑cash plan providing cashback towards everyday healthcare bills and a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing
- 24‑7 employee assistance programme offering emotional, financial and legal support to you and your family through a team of qualified professionals
- Health and wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24‑7 telephone support service and face‑to‑face counselling service
Application
Please follow the link http://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=220956yFV0 to apply. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement. For further information about the role please contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk. Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects all workers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross‑phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach. “Inclusion is at the heart of our trust.”
Supporting Documents
Job Description and Person specification
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