Job Description

To apply for this role, you must use the application form at https://careers.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/job/teaching-assistants-ta2-and-ta3/. Enquiries on Indeed will not be counted as an application.

At Pendle Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school in which all children are enabled to thrive and succeed regardless of need, which is why we are excited to be able to offer an opportunity for the right candidates to join our team as Teaching Assistants (TA2 and TA3) to support teachers in ensuring that children are offered the best possible education.

Working alongside our existing Key Stage teams, the successful candidates will be responsible for supporting teachers in curriculum delivery.

The ideal candidates will be passionate and dynamic practitioners with previous experience of supporting children in primary settings. With a focus on team work and sharing good practice, they will be committed to their own professional development in order to continuously improve the educational offer for children at Pendle Primary Academy.

Specific duties will include supporting classroom teachers to deliver the curriculum to all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs).

TA3s will also provide cover for classes where the teacher is unavailable, delivering lessons which have been planned for by the teacher or other appropriate staff member.

Salary -

TA2 - Grade 4, SCP 4-6. 17,985 to 18,559 after pro-rata calculations (at 32.25 hours per week), dependent on experience. FTE salary is 24,404 - 25,182.

TA3 - Grade 6, SCP 11-19 19,650 to 22,523 after pro-rata calculations (at 32.25 hours per week), dependent on experience. FTE salary is 27,269 - 31,067.

Role Details -

32.25 hours per week. Temporary for 1 year in the first instance.

Required -

September 2025

Closing Date -

9am on Friday 20th June

Interview/Task Date -

Tuesday 1st July

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 24,404.00-31,067.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025