Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL12 9QA |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75775819 |
Summary
Salary: £19,400 - £19,707 (TA) and £2,892 - £2,938 (LTO)
Maternity Cover Ending July 2026
Required As soon as possible
St Andrews C of E Primary School is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. If you are passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, thrive in a busy school environment, and possess the skills to provide tailored support, we want to hear from you.
About this roleThe successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the class teacher in the delivery of high quality teaching and learning. This role requires passion, organisation, excellent communication and initiative as you will have a direct impact on children’s outcomes and opportunities.
If you are passionate about education, eager to support students in their learning journey, and ready to make a positive impact in the classroom, St Andrews wants you. Our desire and commitment for every child to be safe, happy and to achieve well, no matter the barriers they may face, is our priority.
The role includes Lunchtime Organiser responsibilities, amounting to 5 hours per week.
Pattern of hours:
- 8.15 am 4.15 pm (TA)
- 12 pm 1pm (LTO)
With 30 minutes for lunch at 1pm 1.30 pm
We’re Looking For Someone Who- Has a commitment to supporting our students to achieve their very best.
- Is a nurturing person.
- Has excellent strategies to communicate with children
- Is an excellent team player.
- Has the ability to use their own initiative
- Is enthusiastic and reliable
- Is confident working with individual children and creating learning opportunities based on individual needs.
- A welcoming and highly supportive working environment with enthusiastic children and dedicated staff.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD).
- The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on children’s education and well-being.
- A commitment to staff well-being and a collaborative school ethos.
- Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.4%
- Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
- Cycle to work scheme
Please complete our online application form via the Blue apply button below.
https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-assistant-level-2-48/
Closing Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 23.59 pm.
Interview Date: Wednesday, 02 February 2026.
Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.
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 fulfil 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.
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