Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Specific Purpose)

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

Job summary

Newhey CP School in Rochdale is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support a Year 1 pupil with an Education Health Care Plan. The role supports inclusion within a mainstream setting, both in the classroom and with personalised learning, along with general TA duties.

The post starts in Key Stage 1 and may involve responsibilities in Key Stage 2. The contract is fixed-term, linked to external funding, and based on term-time hours of 32.5 per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 1 pupil with an Education Health Care Plan, assisting in their inclusion within a mainstream school, both within the classroom and with personalised learning.
• Carry out general Teaching Assistant duties as part of a team.
• Work flexibly in Key Stage 2 as needed.
• Term-time pattern and 32.5 hours per week.

Job description

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 – 4)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £18,650 - £18,943

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 1 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 is starting in Key Stage 1, with the view of the post holder moving up with the child throughout the school, therefore the post holder will also be required to work flexibly in Key Stage 2 also. Working pattern is term time only for 32.5 hours per week.

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.