Teaching Assistant Level 2

Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing Day

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Rosehill Methodist Primary School is seeking an excellent practitioner for a fixed-term role until 31 August 2027. The successful candidate will join a committed team supporting pupils with a focus on SEND, high standards, and strong relationships with parents and professionals.

You will be part of a nurturing ethos within the Epworth Education Trust, with access to training opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and safeguarding policies to protect every child.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in primary education.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interaction skills.
• High expectations, empathy and caring.

Responsibilities

• Join a committed team of professionals.
• Provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Maintain high standards in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Experience in primary education

Knowledge of SEND

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and caring

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

This is a fixed term vacancy until 31st August 2027

Rosehill Methodist Primary School is proud to be at the heart of the community where high standards are celebrated. Everyone involved with the school has high expectations in all aspects of school life. All staff are aspirational for our children aiming for both academic and personal success, which enables our pupils to flourish and shine.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will:

• Join a committed team of professionals who want the best for all our pupils.
• Need to have had recent experience of working within primary education.
• Have knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND.
• Have excellent communication and interaction skills in order to provide effective support
• Be required to attach high expectations to empathy and care.
• Be calm and supportive
• Be able to form strong and professional working relationships with parents and carers, colleagues and other professionals.
• You must possess a L2 qualification or equivalent.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
• The opportunity to make a difference
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing Day
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme
• Access to training opportunities and professional development

As a Methodist Church school, we have a strong Christian ethos. Our key values are teamwork, trust, love, respect, forgiveness, equality, care and joy.

Closing date: 31/8/2026

Short listing: September 2026

Interview: September 2026

The main base for the role will be Rosehill Methodist Primary School.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: download.asp

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.