Teaching Assistant Level 1 +

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant 1+ (Class Based) to join a team commencing January 2027. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time pattern, with an actual salary of £19,242–£19,548.

You will work across school sites, support learners with SEN, and contribute to a nurturing, well‑organised classroom environment. The successful candidate will assist with supervision and personal care, prepare resources, and uphold safeguarding standards while engaging with staff to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and in classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision, personal care, welfare and safety of children under supervision of teaching staff.
• Help prepare resources and support classroom management to create a well-organised learning environment.
• Demonstrate safeguarding commitment and promote welfare of young children with SEND.

Job description

Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 – 6)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £19,242 - £19,548 (Subject to increase pending a Pay Award)

Interview Date: Week Commencing 2nd November 2026

Teaching Assistant 1+ (Class Based)

(Job Ref: REDS01CL)

Commencing January 2027

Our Vision: A specialist SEND community inspiring Rochdale and beyond…

We are looking to recruit hard‑working and resilient individuals to join our fantastic team. If you are someone who can develop new skills quickly and demonstrate strong commitment to supporting our very young learners, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will provide essential support within the classroom, helping our learners to engage in learning, follow routines, and thrive in a nurturing environment. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure every learner receives the guidance, encouragement, and support they need.

Redwood aims to provide the highest quality of care, teaching, and learning to our learners and requires all our staff to work together as a part of a coherent team.

We are seeking to recruit a person who will:

• Act as a responsible and supportive adult in the classroom, assisting with the supervision, personal care, welfare, and safety of children, under the direction of teaching and senior staff.
• Support learning by helping to prepare resources and using basic classroom management strategies to contribute to a positive, well‑organised learning environment.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of young children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Who will also demonstrate:

• High levels of dedication and motivation
• High expectations and enjoy the challenges associated with working in this environment
• Commitment to school improvement
• The desire to pursue a career working with students with special educational needs and disabilities
• A flexible approach to working with others whilst forming excellent learning relationships with students

The successful candidate will be flexible and willing to work across different school sites, working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Please note CVs are not accepted, direct applications only, no agencies.

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 2024.