Dynamic Teaching Assistant - Part-Time, Term Time (Grade 5)

Rochdale Town Hall; Middleton; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Thomas More R.C. Primary School in Middleton, Manchester, seeks a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly Catholic school from October/November 2026. This is a temporary contract with term-time pattern and 32.5 hours per week.

You will support pupils with high expectations, contribute to planning, monitor progress, and work with parents to provide excellent support. The school values energy, creativity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support children and contribute to pupil progress
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist with planning
• Motivation, innovation and commitment to safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to achieve excellent progress
• Collaborate in departmental planning as part of a team
• Monitor standards and progress to drive improvement
• Work with parents and carers to provide strong support

Job description

St. Thomas More R.C. Primary School in Middleton, Manchester, seeks a Teaching Assistant to join our friendly Catholic school from October/November 2026. This is a temporary contract with term-time pattern and 32.5 hours per week.

You will support pupils with high expectations, contribute to planning, monitor progress, and work with parents to provide excellent support. The school values energy, creativity and professional development.