Teaching Assistant Level 2

Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5-6)

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £17,762 - £18,044

Interview Date: Monday 9^th March 2026

Do you want to work in a school where pupils are polite, caring and hard working? Do you want to be part of a supportive, friendly and productive staff team who enjoy their work, have fun and feel extremely valued?

If so, then the Governors of Healey Primary School are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join their well-established team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who has experience of working in primary education. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and have worked with, pupils who have a range of special needs. Being empathetic and understanding of the behaviours and difficulties these pupils can face will be vital to the role.

We need someone who will:

• Set high expectations.
• Inspire students to love learning.
• Show empathy and understanding for the needs of the pupils they support.
• Be willing to model and support our school ethos.
• Show a strong commitment to safeguarding children.

About the Candidate

You will be required to have:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills to GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent preferably.
• Hold a TA2 qualification or be working towards.
• A strong understanding of the needs of children who may face challenges which impact on their learning.
• A high level of commitment to the school and community.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• The opportunity to join a happy and caring school where pupils are polite, sensible, well behaved and hard working.
• The opportunity to become an appreciated and valued member of the staff team integral to development of Social, Emotional and Mental Health support through the support of pupils differing needs here at Healey.
• The opportunity to have direct impact on the development of pupils’ social and emotional understanding here at Healey School helping sculpt our ethos and values.

Please see the Personal Specification and Job Description which details what is required for applications to be considered for interview.

This is a temporary position in the first instance dependent on restructure.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to jobs@healey.rochdale.sch.uk by 4 pm on Monday 2^nd March 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.

This is a temporary contract pending a restructure and will end on 31^st March 2027.