Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Ref:

001062

Employer:

Oldham Council

Location:

St Martin's CE Primary School, St Martin's Road, Fitton Hill, Oldham OL8 2PY

Salary:

28,598 - 31,022 (full time full year equivalent) / Actual Salary: 21,683 - 23,521 per annum (Grade 4)

Working Pattern:

Full time, Term Time

Working Hours:

32.5 per week term time + 5 days

Contract:

12 months initially

Closing Date:

Wednesday 15 October 2025 @ 9am

Interviews:

w/c Monday 20 October 2025



St Martin's CE Primary School is a one form entry school. The Governing Body wish to appoint a Level 3 TA to support our children in their learning.

You will need:

Recent relevant experience of classroom support at Key Stage 1 and/or 2 A good understanding of interventions to support children working below age expectations A good understanding of children who have social and emotional issues A positive, calm and supportive nature To be prepared to support personal care. To have knowledge and understanding of how children develop communication, interaction and language skills. The ability to be flexible and self-motivated To be able to work well as part of a team To be able to foster good relationships with parents

To apply please download the application form, job description and person specification. Visits to school are encouraged. Please ring Mrs Quinn at school to arrange.


We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.


Appointments to visit school can be arranged by phoning school in advance on 0161 566 7887,

Please email completed applications to karen.quinn@st-martins.oldham.sch.uk