Teaching Assistant Level 2+

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Newlands School in Rochdale is seeking a teaching assistant + (Level 2+) to support pupils with a range of needs across key stages. You will work as part of a team to ensure safeguarding and high-quality learning experiences, while building positive relationships with parents and staff.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner, caring, motivated, and able to inspire children to learn and participate in play-based activities.

Qualifications

• Proactive safeguarding approach
• Experience working in a team for children's outcomes
• Clear, sensitive communication with parents and staff
• Reflective classroom practitioner
• Caring, motivated with high expectations
• Ability to support play across all areas of the curriculum

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of needs across key stages
• Assist class teachers in planning and delivering activities
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
• Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times

Skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Classroom practice

Motivation

High expectations

Play-based learning

Education

Level 2+ qualification

Job description

Grade: Grade 4 (SCP 7 – 11)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £19,859 - £21,167 (to increase pending Pay Award)

Interview Date: 15th October 2026

Thank you for showing interest in our school. The Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant + (Level 2+) who:

• 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.

Our enthusiastic children and staff are keen to meet you.

You are very welcome to visit us prior to making an application.

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 2024.