Level 2 Teaching Assistant

The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Pinfold Primary School, Hattersley Road East, Hattersley, Hyde SK14 3NL
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Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration and motivation to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our schools and all roles within our Trust are central to ensuring that we work to support this.

You will already possess the NVQ level 2 qualification or other suitable qualification/experience.

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced classroom practitioner who will have:

• Enthusiasm and pride in their professional commitment and development
• The ability to engage and inspire children
• A genuine desire to make a difference to children’s lives
• Flexibility and a positive attitude towards teamwork
• A commitment to achieve the highest possible standards

• An opportunity to work with and be part of a dedicated team of staff
• A warm, caring environment with dedicated pupils and staff
• Interested and motivated pupils
• Excellent resources and a strong network of staff
• Enthusiastic and encouraging Governors and Leadership team
• Commitment to your continuing professional development

To start on September 1st 2026

This role is a permanent contract at Grade D Points 7-10. £26,403 to £27,694 (Full Time Salary)

30 Hours a week

Term Time Only

Pinfold Primary School are looking for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team in Year 1 initially.

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.

The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:

• Applications close on Friday 4th September 2026
• Interviews will take place Wednesday 9th September 2026.

Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a three‑month probationary period.

All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a third‑party social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.