Teaching Assistant Level 1

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Rochdale seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support children with special educational needs. Responsibilities include helping the child participate in a range of activities and contributing to their development. The position offers part-time hours during term time only, with a salary range from £24,027 to £24,404. A commitment to safeguarding and a supportive working environment are emphasized.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic, patient, calm, resilient, and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the inclusion of a child with special educational needs.
• Support the child to participate in the full range of curriculum activities.

Skills

Support delivery of learning activities

Evaluate learning activities

Develop children physically, emotionally, socially

Help child participate in activities

Job description

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1

Responsible to: Head Teacher

Location: Alice Ingham RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 2 SCP 3 4 Actual Salary £24,027-£24,404 - (£17,844- £18,124 FTE)

Term of Contract: Fixed term to 17th July 2026 the post is linked to a child with additional funding and could end earlier should the child leave the school before the end of the fixed term.

Working pattern: Term Time Only, Mon Fri, 8.30-3.30

Hours per week: Part Time 32½ hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 14/09/2025

Alice Ingham RC Primary are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, patient, calm, resilient, highly skilled, motivated and hard-working SEND Teaching Assistant to join the caring and friendly staff at Alice Ingham RC Primary School. You will contribute to the inclusion of the child with special educational needs and will support them to participate in the full range of activities and experiences of the curriculum and school.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• supporting the delivery of learning activities.
• supporting the teacher in the evaluation of learning activities
• contributing to the development of children physically, emotionally, and socially and the associated skills.
• providing support to help the child to participate in activities and experiences.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: w/c 15/09/2025

Interview date: w/c 22/09/2025

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