Teaching Assistant Level 2

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Rochdale is looking for a dedicated individual to support children with diverse needs in a caring and inclusive environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position is permanent with a salary range of £19,859 - £21,167, working 32.5 hours per week on a term-time basis.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with various needs, including profound and complex needs.
• Proven ability to establish good relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Proactively safeguard pupils and create a positive learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff to support children's development.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to safeguarding

Inspiring and motivating children

Reflective classroom practice

Job description

Overview

Grade: Grade 4 (SCP 7-11)  |  Contract Type: Permanent  |  Hours: 32.5 hours per week  |  Working Pattern: Term Time Only  |  Actual Salary: £19,859 - £21,167

Interview Date: Friday 26th September 2025

Thank you for showing interest in our school.

Responsibilities

• Is proactive and vigilant in their approach to safeguarding pupils
• Is experienced in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children
• Has the personal and social skills to communicate clearly and sensitively, establishing and sustaining good relationships with parents, pupils and other staff
• Is an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
• Is caring, committed and highly motivated
• Has high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• Has the knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate children to learn
• Has a secure understanding of play and is able to support this at all levels
• Has a warm and friendly personality

The successful applicant will have the ability to work with children with a range of needs, including profound and complex needs, across the key stages and the curriculum.

Qualifications and Requirements

Our enthusiastic children and staff are keen to meet you. You are very welcome to visit us prior to making an application.

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 18th September 2025.

Safeguarding, Recruitment and Right to Work

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 Service check and additional background checks.

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 invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.