Teaching Assistant

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND, SEMH and additional needs in a vibrant mainstream secondary setting in Rochdale.

Working with the SENDCo and pastoral team, you will help learners access lessons, build confidence and independence, and contribute to inclusive learning experiences during term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience with or passion for working with children and young people aged 11–16.
• Ability to build positive relationships that motivate, encourage and inspire.
• Patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience and resilience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Salary: School Support Scale 7–11 (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.

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.