Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Specific Purpose)

Newhey Primary; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Newhey CP School in Rochdale is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support a Year 5 pupil with an Education Health Care Plan. The role covers classroom and personalised learning support within a mainstream school.

The post is 22.5 hours per week, term-time only, with a fixed-term contract linked to external funding. An enhanced DBS check and Right to Work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Support a Year 5 pupil with an Education Health Care Plan in a mainstream setting.
• Term-time only, 22.5 hours per week with fixed-term funding.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the pupil's learning and inclusion within class and personalised learning activities.
• Carry out standard teaching assistant duties and classroom support.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £12,912 - £13,114

Interview Date: Thursday 5th November 2026

The Governing Board of Newhey CP School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant at Level 1 to join our successful and supportive team of committed professionals. The post is to support a Year 5 pupil who has an Education Health Care Plan, to assist in their support and inclusion within a mainstream school, both within the classroom and with personalised learning, along with general Teaching Assistant duties.

The post available is for Key Stage 2, for 22.5 hours per week and is term time only.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. For further information please telephone the school on 01706 847658.

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 2026.

This is a fixed term contract linked to specific external funding.