Teaching Assistant Level 2

Watergrove Trust; Wardle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wardle Academy, part of the Watergrove Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support learners and foster strong relationships with children and parents. The role is based at Wardle Academy in Rochdale, within easy reach of the M62 and Smithy Bridge station.

The successful candidate will work under supervision to help learners reach their potential, with training provided where needed to support youth development and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people in a school setting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to achieve their potential.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom community.

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Rochdale, OL12 9RD
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 15 Aug 2026
• Closing date: 30 Aug 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Would you like to work at a school rated "Good" and on its way to "Outstanding"?

Wardle Academy seeks to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants to join our team. We are looking for really special, committed and passionate individuals who are able to foster strong trusting relationships with children & parents alike.

Wardle Academy is part of the Watergrove Trust. The Trust is situated in the West Pennine area, where community and faith schools work in partnership to serve our diverse local area. We share the same drive and determination to promote the best possible academic standards, whilst developing young people of unique character, preparing them for their lives ahead.

Wardle Academy is located in a semi-rural setting serving the local community. The Academy is easily accessible, within close proximity to the M62 motorway and Smithy Bridge train station.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute in supporting our learners and helping them to achieve their potential. Experience of supporting young people in a similar role would be advantageous although appropriate training would be made available for the right person.

Wardle Academy was inspected by Ofsted in October 2022 and judged to be good in all aspects. We are determined to carry on improving. An essential part of this is the training and development of staff; we encourage our colleagues to seek courses and opportunities which will help them advance the Academy whilst also providing them with enhanced skills, knowledge and career prospects.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A passionate advocate and role model of the Wardle Way
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves in the role
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the 'extra mile' for our young people

What the school offers its staff

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and Wardle Academy? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD
• A friendly and welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent facilities
• Cycle scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition, from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.