Teaching Assistant Level 3+

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Redwood is a large special school for learners with a wide range of complex SEND from 11-19. The post TA3+ supports individual students, small groups and delivers learning activities while contributing to safeguarding and learner progress.

The role includes whole-class teaching cover, 121 and small group interventions, and a commitment to inclusive education within a warm, supportive team. The post is permanent, term-time, 32.5 hours per week, commencing January 2027, with a salary of

Qualifications

• High levels of dedication and motivation.
• Commitment to learner progress and school improvement.
• Flexible approach to working with others and forming strong learning relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to individual students, small groups and lead learning activities within a area of specialism.
• Deliver whole class teaching cover during PPA or staff absence where required.
• Deliver 121 and small group interventions, in and out of the classroom.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Review and assess learner progress.

Skills

Dedication

Motivation

Flexibility

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.

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.