Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Specific Purpose)

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is advertising a Level 1 Teaching Assistant post at Newhey CP School to support a Year 5 pupil with an Education Health Care Plan. The role is fixed term, 22.5 hours per week, term-time only, in Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will assist in inclusion within the mainstream classroom and with personalised learning, performing general Teaching Assistant duties as part of a supportive team. The post is subject to safeguarding checks and Right to Work provisions.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 5 pupil who has an Education Health Care Plan.
• Assist in inclusion within a mainstream school.
• Carry out general Teaching Assistant duties as part of a supportive team.

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.