Key Role Information

Salary
£13139.50 - 14484.14
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
25/09/2026 12:00
Interview
2 October 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Prestolee MAT | SCP 11 - SCP 17
Department
Primary
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
20.00
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 3 to join our team at Hollingworth Primary School, with a particular focus on supporting pupils within Key Stage 2. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Teaching Assistant, preferably within KS2, and hold a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification..


Who We Are

Hollingworth Primary School is part of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust. As a group of schools, we have a shared vision. We act as one organisation whilst recognising and responding to the individual context and needs of each of our schools and their communities.

Hollingworth is a welcoming and friendly school with hardworking children, dedicated staff and a supportive community. We are proud to provide opportunities for all our pupils to achieve their full potential educationally, emotionally and socially, creating an environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to succeed.

Our vision is that our children and young people are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. We want pupils across our Trust, including those at Hollingworth, to have the opportunities, support and experiences they need to achieve and succeed.

Across Prestolee Multi Academy Trust, we strive for excellence in all that we do. 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:

  1. Proven outstanding experience/practice as a Teaching Assistant Level 3, ideally within Key Stage 2
  2. Experience of supporting and teaching groups of pupils within the primary age range, particularly KS2
  3. A good understanding of the KS2 curriculum and age-related expectations
  4. The ability to support pupils effectively in core areas such as English and mathematics
  5. Excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
  6. Excellent skills in team working
  7. Excellent skills in working with children and supporting them to develop confidence and independence
  8. Commitment, flexibility, and enthusiasm
  9. A desire for career development
  10. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


Our Offer 

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

 

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026 at 12pm

Interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Start date: Monday 2nd November or ASAP

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), providing a valuable defined benefit pension with employer contributions.
Continuous Service Recognition
Continuous service with local authorities and academy schools may be recognised for relevant employment benefits, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free, confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing, counselling and practical support.
Free Flu Vaccinations
Eligible employees can access a free annual flu vaccination through the Trust.
Discounted Gym Membership
Discount on membership with The Gym Group.

Qualifications

Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification or equivalentessential
Minimum GCSEs grade 4/C or equivalent in Maths and Englishessential

Hollingworth Primary School

Office Manager

hollingworth@prestoleetrust.org

Market Street
Hollingworth
Hyde
SK14 8LP

Safeguarding Information

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, an online search and verification of right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and you will be required to disclose any unspent convictions.