Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Ramsbottom; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Ramsbottom is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. You will support learning across the school, assist pupils with their activities and help create an inclusive, nurturing classroom environment.

Under the direction of the Headteacher, you will contribute to the school's Catholic ethos, promote pupil wellbeing and support teachers with varied learning activities during term-time.

Qualifications

• Is kind and committed to ensuring all children feel safe, happy and valued.
• Has strengths in communication and can build strong relationships with children, colleagues and parents as partners.
• Has high expectations of all pupils and themselves.
• Has an understanding of working with children with communication needs.

Job description

Post title: Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St Joseph's RC Primary School, Ramsbottom

Salary: Grade 3, scp 5-6, £16,607-£16,871 (£26,427-£26,847 FTE)

Term of contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: 27.5 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 30 October 2026

St Joseph's RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Our school is proud to be part of the Roman Catholic Church in the parish of St Joseph's, Ramsbottom. Our mission is to serve God, uphold the worth and dignity of every person and enable them to develop their talents. Everything we do is rooted in the values of the Gospel, as we seek to deepen our faith, strengthen our hope and grow in love.

The school promotes musical, linguistic, sporting, artistic, health, well-being, life-skills and outdoor learning opportunities together with academic achievement so that all children leave St Joseph's having found success and confidence in their own social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs.

At St Joseph's we believe 'Happiness first and all else follows'.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools' opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is kind and committed to ensuring all children feel safe, happy and valued.


• Has strengths in communication and can build strong relationships with children, colleagues and parents as partners.


• Has high expectations of all pupils and themselves.


• Has an understanding of working with children with communication needs.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff


• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.


• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.


• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.


• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.


• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.


• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.


• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team


• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution


• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust's safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.