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 Level 1 to support across the school, including the Rainbow unit and Rainforest complex needs unit. The post is 32.5 hours per week on a temporary maternity cover basis.

The successful applicant will work under supervision, engaging with children with a range of learning difficulties and contributing to a differentiated curriculum that enables meaningful inclusion and access to learning for all across EYFS to Year 6.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have childcare qualifications.
• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties.
• Ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum enabling inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of learning difficulties and be enthusiastic, warm and friendly.
• Deliver a differentiated curriculum enabling meaningful inclusion and access to learning.
• Work under the direction/supervision of teaching staff across EYFS to Year 6, including Rainbow and Rainforest units.
• Be able to work in 1:1 settings and teach small groups.

Job description

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 – 4)

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £18,650 - £18,943

Interview Date: Wk Commencing 5th October 2026

Teaching Assistant Level 1

1x Post Teaching Assistant Level 1– 32.5hrs – Maternity Cover

The Headteacher, Governors and children of our friendly school are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant to work in across the school including mainstream school, Nursery, Reception, Rainbow – our autism unit and Rainforest our complex needs unit.

All posts will work under the direction/supervision of teaching staff. Applicants are required to be enthusiastic, warm and friendly, and experienced in supporting children with a range of learning difficulties, preferably with a background in behavior support. The job will include a contribution to the delivery of a differentiated curriculum enabling meaningful inclusion and access to learning.

You will:

• Enjoy working with children.
• Have the appropriate childcare qualifications.
• Work well with other staff and agencies.
• Be well motivated, have a positive attitude and be emotionally resilient.
• Have the ability to work in a 1:1 situation and to teach small groups.
• Have the ability to work in all areas of the school starting at EYFS up to Year 6 including the Rainbow Unit, the Rainforest Unit and Nursery.

In return we offer you:

• An exciting and challenging professional opportunity
• A dedicated, hardworking and highly skilled team of teachers and support staff
• Committed and supportive Governors
• A strong, effective and experienced senior leadership team
• Developing achievement and standards
• A friendly, happy and supportive atmosphere
• A commitment to your continuous professional development

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.

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

This is a Temporary Contract to cover for maternity leave.