Teaching Assistant Level 3

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas More R.C. Primary School in Middleton, Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our school team from October/ November 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school and shape the future.

We need teaching assistants with a passion to join our friendly dynamic Catholic school. The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week on a term-time pattern, with a temporary contract pending staffing review, and will develop professionally as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Have high expectations and a proven track record in supporting children in making excellent pupil progress.
• Be a supportive colleague and play a full part in departmental planning as a key member of a team.
• Be innovative and highly motivated.
• Be able to monitor standards and progress with the view to further develop improvement.
• Be able to work with parents and carers in providing excellent support.

Responsibilities

• Support children in making excellent pupil progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues in departmental planning as a key team member.
• Demonstrate innovation and motivation to improve standards.
• Monitor standards and progress to drive improvement.
• Provide support to parents and carers.

Skills

Pupil progress support

Team collaboration

Innovative and motivated

Excellent English speaking

Job description

Grade: Grade 5 (SCP 12 – 17)

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £21,510 - £23,333

Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

St. Thomas More R.C. Primary School in Middleton, Manchester are looking for a Teaching Assistant to become a part of our school team from October/ November 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school and shape the future.

We need teaching assistants with a passion to join our friendly dynamic Catholic school.

We will provide you with the opportunity to develop professionally as part of a dedicated, creative and visionary team.

The successful candidate will: -

• Have high expectations and a proven track record in supporting children in making excellent pupil progress.
• Be a supportive colleague and play a full part in departmental planning as a key member of a team.
• Be innovative and highly motivated.
• Be able to monitor standards and progress with the view to further develop improvement.
• Be able to work with parents and carers in providing excellent support.

This vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for teaching standards with energy, creativity and ambition to work in a school committed to achievement, raising standards and continuous professional development of staff.

If you believe you are the right person for the job, we would like to meet you and show you our school.

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 2026.

This is a Temporary contract, pending a review of the school staffing structure.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.