Level 2 Teaching Assistant

St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St John with St Michael Primary School in Rochdale invites applications for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The post is 28.75 hours per week across 43.6 weeks (term time only), with a pro rata salary of £26,016–£26,847 per year.

The successful candidate will support children's learning across the school, provide exciting and stimulating opportunities, and contribute to whole-school development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning across the school, providing exciting and stimulating opportunities.
• Contribute to whole‑school development and enrich pupils' experiences.

Job description

Join our Team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant!

School: St John with St Michael Primary School, Moss Side Street, Rochdale, OL12 8EP

Directorate: Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Bolton

Reporting to: Headteacher

Job title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term – 31.08.2027

Grade: NJC 04 – NJC 06 (£26,016 - £26,847 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 28.75 hours per week

Working Weeks: 43.6 working weeks (Term Time Only)

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Closing Date: 2nd October 2026 - 12 noon

Interview Date: 15th October 2026

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team. We require a teaching assistant who can provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the child throughout all aspects of school life. Applicants must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school and be patient and kind to support the child/ren in their transition.

The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils and will be fully supported by the school and the Trust.

Safeguarding Statement:

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. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, as part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children's Barred List Check.

Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.