Teaching Assistant: Dynamic, Creative Role (Term-Time)

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas More R.C. Primary School in Middleton, Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our school team from October/ November 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school and shape the future.

We need teaching assistants with a passion to join our friendly dynamic Catholic school. The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week on a term-time pattern, with a temporary contract pending staffing review, and will develop professionally as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Have high expectations and a proven track record in supporting children in making excellent pupil progress.
• Be a supportive colleague and play a full part in departmental planning as a key member of a team.
• Be innovative and highly motivated.
• Be able to monitor standards and progress with the view to further develop improvement.
• Be able to work with parents and carers in providing excellent support.

Responsibilities

• Support children in making excellent pupil progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues in departmental planning as a key team member.
• Demonstrate innovation and motivation to improve standards.
• Monitor standards and progress to drive improvement.
• Provide support to parents and carers.

Skills

Pupil progress support

Team collaboration

Innovative and motivated

Excellent English speaking

Job description

St. Thomas More R.C. Primary School in Middleton, Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our school team from October/ November 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school and shape the future.

We need teaching assistants with a passion to join our friendly dynamic Catholic school. The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week on a term-time pattern, with a temporary contract pending staffing review, and will develop professionally as part of a dedicated team.