Teaching Assistant Level 1 NEW St Gabriels CE Primary Posted yesterday Rochdale £15,292 - £15,5[...]

Rochdale Borough Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A wonderful school in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join the team starting September 1, 2025. This role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, promoting the school's Christian values, and working within a supportive environment that values professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Welcoming school community

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and commitment to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of the needs of children with additional needs.
• Ability to maintain an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and safeguard pupils and families.
• Promote high expectations of learning and behavior.
• Assist in maintaining a positive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

Interview Date: Monday 7 th July / Tuesday 8 th July 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful school from 1 st September 2025 to support pupils with additional needs.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Support and safeguard our pupils and families.
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Promote the School’s Christian values and ethos.
• Have strong communication skills and a commitment to work as part of our team.
• Be flexible and understand the needs of our children.
• Help to maintain a positive, enthusiastic and inclusive learning environment throughout the school.

The school can offer:

• A supportive leadership team and governing body, who advocate for our pupils’ life chances and outcomes.
• A welcoming school community that is distinctively Christian in its values and ethos.
• Polite, friendly and motivated children and families who are eager to learn.
• A hardworking and committed staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd July 2025 11.59pm

Shortlisting: Friday 4th July 2025

Interviews: Monday 7th July / Tuesday 8th July 2025

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [e-mail] by 11:59pm on Thursday 3 rd July.

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.

Tonge Roughs, Aspinall Street, Rochdale, M24 2BE, United Kingdom