Teaching Assistant Level 1

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3-4)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £20,085 - £20,400

Interview Date: Tuesday 24^th March 2026

“The school and governors are unyielding in their pursuit of excellence.” Ofsted January 2024

Hopwood Primary School is an outstanding, happy, oversubscribed school with high standards and a relentless determination to provide the very best for all.

We are looking to appoint a permanent Level 1 Teaching Assistant from 20th April 2026.

At Hopwood:

Teaching is of a high standard

Pupil behaviour is excellent

Pupil achievement is outstanding

Governors and parents are supportive

We warmly invite all candidates to visit our school to find out if we are the right school for you.

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 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 (September 2025.)

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 ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@hopwood.rochdale.sch.uk by 11.59pm on Friday 13th March 2026.