Teaching Assistant Level 3

Watergrove Trust / Wardle Academy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established Multi Academy Trust, dedicated to nurturing children's potential. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, fostering their growth in a supportive environment. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you will engage with friendly, motivated children eager to learn. The Trust is committed to your professional development, offering fantastic opportunities for growth. If you are passionate about education and want to contribute to a thriving school community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development Opportunities

Access to Occupational Health Provider

Cycle to Work Scheme

Supportive Leadership Team

Welcoming School Community

Qualifications

• High expectations for self and students.
• Knowledge of child learning across primary ages.
• Ability to deliver high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver whole class and group teaching sessions.
• Create high-quality displays and learning materials.
• Build trust-based relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Patience

Flexibility

Administration Skills

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Grade: 4-5

Salary: £19,400-£22,795

Term: Full-time, Term-time

Type: Support

Hours: 37.5

TA3 Role: 32.5 hours per week with the addition of Lunchtime Organiser – 5 hours per week

Required to start: 25 February 2025

Permanent

Pattern of Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Term Time Only

Salary – TA3:

Grade 4; pt 7-11, currently £25,584 to £27,269 FTE (Actual Salary £19,400 to £20,678)

Grade 5; pt 12-17, currently £27,711 to £30,060 FTE (Actual Salary £21,013 to £22,795)

Salary – Lunchtime Organiser:

Grade 1; pt 3, currently £24,027 FTE (Actual Salary £2,738.46)

About us:

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

After expanding in March 2023, the Trust has eight member schools:

• Wardle Academy, Matthew Moss High School and Falinge Park High School (Secondary)
• Kentmere Academy, St. James’ CE Primary School, St. Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Moorhouse Academy and Sandbrook Community Primary School (Primary)

Why should you apply to work for the Watergrove Trust and St Andrews CE Primary School:

Joining St Andrews CE Primary School provides an opportunity to be a valued member of a dynamic team. This is a role filled with purpose, passion, and endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are looking for a TA3 who:

• Has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with.
• Is knowledgeable about how children learn across the full primary age range.
• Can deliver whole class and group teaching sessions to a high standard.
• Is creative and can produce high-quality displays.
• Is patient, nurturing, and positive, able to build relations based on trust and respect.
• Is flexible and able to adapt quickly to support colleagues, children, and families.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal, and administration skills.
• Able to work in partnership with colleagues, parents, and outside agencies to secure the best outcomes for our children and families.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly, motivated, and caring children who are keen to learn.
• An enthusiastic and committed team.
• Leadership teams who are committed to continuous school improvement.
• A friendly and welcoming school community.
• Wonderful children who enjoy learning.
• Fantastic CPD opportunities available within the schools and the Trust.
• Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic).
• Cycle to work scheme.

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete our online application form by 9 am on Monday 3 February 2025.

Interview tasks are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 5 February 2025.

At Watergrove Trust, we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfill that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust 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 pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.