Teaching Assistant

Kingsway Park High; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the Additional Needs team. The role supports students with SEND, SEMH and various learning needs within a vibrant secondary school in Rochdale.

You will work with teachers, the SENDCo and pastoral team to help students access learning, build confidence and independence, and achieve academic and personal success. Term-time pattern and permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience with children and young people aged 11-16.
• Ability to build positive relationships that motivate and inspire.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion and equality.
• Organised, proactive and committed to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs in the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Help adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Promote students' confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Support students' social, emotional and communication development.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SEND team and external professionals.
• Monitor and record student progress, contributing to support planning and reviews.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through duties and enrichment activities.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Experience with children & young ppl

Positive relationships

Patience & resilience

Excellent communication & teamwork

Safeguarding & inclusion

Organised & proactive

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Salary: School Support Scale 711 (FTE £26,403£28,142). Actual salary £20,038£21,357 per annum.
Hours: 32.5 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks).
Contract: Permanent.
Location: Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale.
Start Date: Dependent on notice period.

About this Role

Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the barriers they face?

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Additional Needs team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs within a vibrant, inclusive mainstream secondary school.

Working alongside teachers, the SENDCo and wider pastoral team, you will help students access learning, develop confidence and independence, and experience success both academically and personally. Through positive relationships, targeted support and high expectations, you will play an important role in helping every student achieve their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with experience in education, youth work, care or other roles supporting children and young people. Above all, we are looking for someone who is patient, resilient and committed to making a genuine difference.

About the role

You will:

• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs in the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Help adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Promote students' confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Support students' social, emotional and communication development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SEND team and external professionals.
• Monitor and record student progress, contributing to support planning and reviews.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through duties and enrichment activities.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Has experience of, or a passion for, working with children and young people aged 11-16.
• Can build positive relationships that motivate, encourage and inspire.
• Is patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can support the diverse needs of individual learners.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and equality.
• Is organised, proactive and committed to professional development.

Experience of supporting students with SEND, SEMH or additional needs would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

At Kingsway Park High School and Altus Education Partnership, we are deeply committed to developing our staff and supporting long-term careers.

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and values-driven school community.
• High-quality induction and ongoing professional development.
• Access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications and trust-wide career progression.
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school and trust-wide projects.
• Modern facilities and an excellent working environment.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Benefits Programme including:
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and wellbeing support.

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026 (Midday)

Interviews: Week commencing 7th September 2026.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-employment checks.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

Supporting Documents

Application Pack