Teaching Assistant Level 4

Teaching Assistant Level 4 – Essa Primary Academy

Post:
Teaching Assistant Level 4

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary Range:
Grade 6, SCP 23-25 (£34,434.00 - £36,363.00 FTE; pro-rated £30,488.00 - £32,196.00). The salary amounts quoted are for the period 1 September to 31 August and are subject to an equated salary adjustment if employment commences part-way through the academic year.

Working Type:
Part Time – 32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks.

Base:
Essa Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton. BL3 3HH

Note:

The post holder will engage in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education trust sponsoring 30 academies, including 13 primary schools across the North of England.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Level 4 Teaching Assistant for our Upper Key Stage 2 team. The successful candidate will deliver targeted intervention programmes to accelerate progress and close gaps in learning, covering PPA sessions across Years 5 and 6, and provide effective support to the Year 6 team in preparing pupils for the next stage of their education.

The candidate will demonstrate high expectations, strong communication skills and a commitment to a positive, inclusive and aspirational learning environment where every child can thrive. They will work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider school community to uphold our culture of excellence, innovation and opportunity for all.

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole-school leadership project
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all
• A comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.