Teaching Assistant Level 1

Deeplish Academy; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Deeplish Primary Academy in Greater Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant L1 to cover maternity leave. You will support children with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) within a focused, safeguarding-minded team.

The role requires a flexible, enthusiastic and compassionate approach, with high expectations for pupil achievement and a commitment to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures. DBS checks will be completed as part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Flexible, enthusiastic and a passionate team player in a disciplined environment.
• High expectations of what children can achieve and ambition for their families.
• Experience supporting children with EHCPs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to pupils with EHCPs.
• Cover maternity leave as Teaching Assistant L1.

Skills

Flexible

Enthusiastic

Passionate

Job description

Teaching Assistant L1 Deeplish Primary Academy

Required A.S.A.P. Maternity Cover

Terms of employment: 37 hours per week, 38.8 weeks per year.

(Term Time Only + 4 days)

Salary range £28,153 - £30,023 (FTE) Please note this will be reduced and pro-rata to reflect the part-time working pattern outlined above.

We are seeking to employ a Teaching Assistant to cover a member of staff on maternity leave. The main role of this post is to support children with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

The successful candidate we would like to appoint must be flexible, enthusiastic, passionate and be able to work as part of a skilled team within an organised and disciplined environment. Applicants must have high expectations of what children can achieve and share our ambition in ensuring the very best for our children and their families.

As part of Focus-Trust, Deeplish Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. There is an explicit expectation that all staff, trustees, governors and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of your suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.

Closing Date for Applications 13th November 2026 at noon

Interview Date 24th November 2026

Should you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our School business manager, Ruth Minton via Email [e-mail] or by calling 01706 392480

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

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

Supporting Documents

Job Description and Person Specification