Grade: Grade 2, points 3-4

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Actual Salary: £18,650 - £18,943

Interview Date: Week Commencing 12th January 2026


Teaching Assistant Level 1

1x Post Teaching Assistant Level 1 32.5hrs

Visits from interested applicants are encouraged.

The Headteacher, Governors and children of our friendly school are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant to work with the Rainbow provision. This is our special educational needs resource provision. We have three small classes for children who have a diagnosis of autism.

All posts will work under the direction/supervision of teaching staff. Applicants are required to be enthusiastic, warm and friendly, and experienced in supporting children with a range of learning difficulties, preferably with a background in behavior support. The job will include a contribution to the delivery of a differentiated curriculum enabling meaningful inclusion and access to learning.

You will:

  • Enjoy working with children.
  • Work well with other staff and agencies.
  • Be well motivated, have a positive attitude and be emotionally resilient.
  • Have the ability to work in a 1:1 situation and to teach small groups.
  • Have the ability to work in all areas of the school starting at EYFS up to Year 6 including the Rainbow Unit and Nursery.

In return we offer you:

  • An exciting and challenging professional opportunity
  • A dedicated, hardworking and highly skilled team of teachers and support staff
  • Committed and supportive Governors
  • A strong, effective and experienced senior leadership team
  • Developing achievement and standards
  • A friendly, happy and supportive atmosphere
  • A commitment to your continuous professional development

This is a temporary contract linked to funding for specific children, and will end when the children leave the school.

Please note all correspondence will be via email please ensure your application contains a current email address in addition a current email address must be provided for all referees.

Please email the following documents by the closing date:

  • Rochdale Council Application form
  • Chronology of Employment

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email by Friday 9th January 2026.

Candidates will be expected to complete an activity with a small group of children from the Rainbow provision and if successful will be interviewed. Details will be provided.

Applicants are welcome to arrange a visit to school, please contact the school office on 01706 647991.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to fcalleja@shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk by 11.59pm on Sunday 4th January.

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 2025.


Supporting Documents

↗ Job description
↗ Person specification
↗ Application form
↗ Application guidance
↗ Policy on the recruitment of ex offenders
↗ Privacy notice

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Location

Thrum Hall Lane, Shawclough, Rochdale, OL12 6DE, United Kingdom

Job ID

2033

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