Teaching Assistant at Kingsway Park High School

Kingsway Park High School; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Kingsway Park High School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs and help them access learning. You will work alongside teachers and the SEND team to nurture confidence and potential, in an inclusive community.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants or those transferring from youth work, care, mentoring or related roles, and offer high-quality training and development opportunities within Altus Education Partnership.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Ability to work with families and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning and access to lessons.
• Work with SEND team to implement tailored strategies.
• Promote inclusive practices and positive behaviour.
• Record progress and communicate with staff.

Skills

Support students' development

Build positive relationships

Patient and resilient

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

About this Role

Areyou passionate about helping young people succeed?

KingswayPark High School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated TeachingAssistant to join our successful and inclusive school community.

Workingalongside teachers and our SEND team, you will support students with a range ofadditional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence andachieve their full potential. This role would suit experienced TeachingAssistants, but we also welcome applications from people with transferableskills from youth work, care, mentoring, primary education or similar roles.

AtKingsway Park High School, you'll be part of a diverse and ambitious schoolserving around 1,350 students. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and ourcommitment to ensuring that every young person feels valued, supported and ableto succeed.

Weare looking for someone who:

• Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
• Enjoys working with young people and supporting their development
• Can build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Is patient, resilient and committed to inclusion
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Whyjoin us?

• A supportive and welcoming team
• High-quality training and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to develop your career within Altus Education Partnership

ClosingDate: Sunday 1 November 2026, 23:59

InterviewDate: Monday 9 November 2026

AltusEducation Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to sharethis commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set outin KCSIE, the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates andmay contact references prior to interview.