Teaching Assistant Level 4

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

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Rochdale seeks an individual passionate about supporting students with special educational needs. The role involves collaboration with teachers to enhance the development of these students in an alternative learning setting. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £24,457 - £26,134. Applicants must possess the right to work in the UK and will undergo a background check to ensure safeguarding standards are met.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students with special or additional needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and SEND teams.
• Proficient in spoken English for communication with service users.

Responsibilities

• Support the education and development of students with special educational needs.
• Work within the alternative provision unit to facilitate learning activities.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time + 3 Days

Actual Salary: £24,457 - £26,134

Interview Date : TBC

The Staff and Governors are very proud of Middleton Technology School. We have a fantastic team ethos and are committed to sustained high achievement and excellence for all.

• Are you passionate about students with special or additional needs making exceptional progress, and receiving high quality support?
• Are you keen to ensure that every student fulfils their potential regardless of barriers?
• If you are, this job could be for you!

Within this role you will:

• Work collaboratively with the teacher and SEND team to support the education, personal and social development of students, with special educational needs both, inside and outside the classroom, taking responsibility for agreed learning activities.
• You will work primarily within our internal alternative provision unit.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [e-mail] by 11 : 59 pm on Sunday, 4 January 2026

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 2023.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with Great Academies Education Trust who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.