Teaching Assistant Level 3+

Redwood High; Heywood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CPD

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Redwood High is a large special school for learners with SEND aged 11-19 in Rochdale. We are seeking dedicated teaching assistants to join our warm and supportive team, starting January 2027. The role involves specialist support, 121 and small group interventions, and whole-class cover as needed.

This post is permanent with a 32.5-hour week, term-time pattern. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and learner progress, with a flexible approach and the ability to work across

Qualifications

• High levels of dedication and motivation.
• High expectations and enjoy the challenges associated with working in this environment.
• Commitment to school improvement and learner progress.
• A flexible approach to working with others whilst forming excellent learning relationships with our learners.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students, small groups, or lead learning activities in area of specialism.
• Deliver whole class teaching cover during PPA time or staff absence where relevant to role deployment.
• Deliver 121 and small group intervention both in and out of the classroom.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Review and assess learner progress.

Job description

Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19 24)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £24,223 - £26,755 (Salary is subject to increase, pending a pay award)

Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026

Teaching Assistant 3+

(Job Ref: REDS03)

Commencing January 2027

Our Vision: A specialist SEND community inspiring Rochdale and beyond

Are you dedicated to inclusion and supporting young people with SEND to be fully prepared for adult life? We are looking for dedicated and inspirational teaching assistants to come and join our amazing, warm and supportive team.

Redwood is a large special school for learners with a wide range of complex SEND from 11-19. This is an exciting time for Redwood; demand for places is high and we are expanding further. At Redwood, every person matters, and you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our incredible and diverse children and young people.

Redwood aims to provide the highest quality of care, teaching, and learning to our learners and requires all our staff to work together as a part of a coherent team.

The purpose and objectives of the post are:

• To work with teachers or leads, by providing specialist support to individual students, small groups and/or leading learning activities within an area of specialism.
• To deliver whole class teaching cover, for example during teacher’s PPA time or due to staff absence where relevant to the role deployment
• To deliver 121 and small group intervention both in and out of the classroom.
• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Review and assess learner progress

We are seeking to recruit a TA3+ who will demonstrate:

• High levels of dedication and motivation
• High expectations and enjoy the challenges associated with working in this environment
• Commitment to school improvement and learner progress
• A flexible approach to working with others whilst forming excellent learning relationships with our learners

We can offer:

• A committed, driven and supportive team
• Excellent CPD and support for your own career development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• First class facilities that support our staff and learners in an ever developing and challenging environment
• Discounted gym membership at Oulder Hill Leisure Centre & Your Trust Gyms
• Cycle to Work Scheme

The successful candidate will be flexible and willing to work across different school sites, working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

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.

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