Key Role Information

Salary
17,618.82 - 19,078.41
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
16/01/2026 09:00
Interview
w/c 19th January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Bolton (PMAT) | SCP 6 - SCP 11
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
30.00
Weeks per year
43.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our team at Mesne Lea Primary School. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Teaching Assistant and hold a relevant Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification.


Who We Are

As a group of schools, Prestolee Trust has a shared vision. We act as one organisation and bring context to individual needs. Our schools are geographically close and yet serve diverse communities. The vision describes the future that speaks to that community.

 

The vision for Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is that our children are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. This means children have access to a broad rich curriculum offer with a wide range of activities. We believe in an inherently strong core of English and Mathematics, together with strong specific academic foundation subjects focused on knowledge and skills.

 

We strive for excellence in quality-first teaching. Career progression opportunities and development of knowledge and skills through CPD, networks and other professional programmes and training are key to our success. Our trust is relentlessly focused on improvement; in self, in others and in the organisation.

 

About You

 We are looking for a person who has: 

  • Proven outstanding experience/teaching practice as a Teaching Assistant Level 2
  • Experience of teaching 1-1/ small groups of pupils at primary level
  • Excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills 
  • Excellent skills in team working 
  • Excellent skills in working with children 
  • Commitment, flexibility, and enthusiasm 
  • A desire for career development 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 


Our Offer 

  • A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning. 
  • Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings
  • Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust 
  • A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi-school teams
  • Well-motivated pupils 
  • A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all 

 

Closing date: Friday 16th January 2026 at 9am

Interview/observation: week commencing 19th January 2026

Start date: ASAP


This Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services and a statutory Pre-Employment Health Check. 


This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme
Free flu vaccination programme

Qualifications

Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalentessential

About Us

At Mesne Lea Primary School, you’ll join a warm, inclusive and forward-looking school community where every child is encouraged to thrive. We believe passionately in nurturing strong foundations, developing resilience, responsibility and respect, and preparing young learners for a bright future.


As part of the wider Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, you’ll benefit from a collaborative, supportive environment where your professional growth is valued and you are empowered to make a real difference.

Mesne Lea Primary School

Office Manager

mesnelea@prestoleetrust.org

Mesne Lea Primary School
Walkden Road
Worsley
Manchester
M28 7FG

Safeguarding Information

Prestolee Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks (Enhanced where necessary) and satisfactory references.


Prestolee Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.