Teaching Assistant Level 1

Bowlee Park Primary; Middleton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowlee Park Community School is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils with additional needs. The post is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time, with an agreed salary of £18,650–£18,943 per year. The successful candidate will communicate clearly and work as part of a team to help our children reach their potential in a caring learning environment.

Visits to the school can be arranged via the school website. Closing date: Monday 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Team player with good communication skills
• Flexible, adaptable and driven by the needs of our children
• Ability to work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff and governors

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs in class and during activities.
• Assist teaching staff with planning, delivering and differentiating learning.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and respectful learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues to support progress.

Job description

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £18,650 - £18,943

Interview Date: TBC

Required for ASAP

The staff and Governing Board are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hard-working teaching assistant to join the caring and friendly staff at Bowlee Park Community School, to support pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate should have the ability to communicate at all levels and be able to work as part of a team.

The successful, well-qualified candidate will:

• Have recent successful experience in a primary school
• Possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Have high expectations of pupil’s achievement
• Have vision, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
• Possess good communication skills
• Be a team player with a positive outlook
• Be flexible, adaptable and driven by the needs of our children
• Have an ability to work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff and governors

Visits to the school can be arranged or please visit the school website for further information at: www.bowleepark.rochdale.sch.uk

Following a recent Ofsted Inspection in November 2023, Bowlee Park has maintained its 'Outstanding' grade.

The school has a strong caring ethos, high expectations, hardworking children and a strong team of motivated and supportive teaching and support staff.

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.

Bowlee Park Community 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.

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 2022 (para 220).

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Application Guidance
• Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice
• Job Description
• Person Specification