Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL11 1EZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75712547 |
Summary
Grade: Grade 3
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term Time Only
Actual Salary: £18,645 - £18,941
Interview Date: TBC
Teaching Assistant (KS2) required with effect from 1st September 2025 (temporary, fixed term to cover maternity leave).
32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School is a safe and nurturing environment where we encourage children to develop to their full potential.
The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join a team of enthusiastic support staff. The successful candidate should possess relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or 3, have school experience in KS2 and a commitment to ensuring the highest possible quality provision for the children and families in this area of Rochdale.
The role involves leading groups under the teacher’s direction and supporting the class teacher in planning and assessing the children’s work in addition to preparing resources.
The successful candidate will assist with the integration of pupils with special educational needs and/ or supporting a small group or on an individual basis within the classroom.
Visits to the school are welcome; please telephone the school office on 01706 647195 to arrange.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@stjohnsrc.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on 07/07/2025.
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.
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.
This is a temporary contract to cover for maternity leave and will end on upon return of the post holder.
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