Teaching Assistant Level 1

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 2 3)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 17.5 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday 9am 12.30pm OR Monday to Friday 12pm 3.30pm

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £10,043 - £10,200

Interview Date: TBC

Howard Street Nursery is a ‘Good’ nursery school located in the heart of Rochdale. We are a caring and nurturing setting, providing Early Years education for children aged 2 to 4 years.

We are currently seeking to appoint two part-time Teaching Assistants, to join our dedicated team, with 1 x morning position and 1 x afternoon position, available to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will be friendly, caring, approachable and patient. This role involves working closely with very young children and their families, supporting children’s development and helping to create positive and enriching early learning experiences.

Applicants must hold a relevant qualification in line with the Early Years Qualification Requirements and Standards guidance, as listed in the approved Early Years Qulification List

Please specify within your application whether you wish to be considered for both roles or for a morning or afternoon position only.

To apply for this position please download and complete the application form and demonstrate how you meet the criteria specified within the person specification.

Please note that CVs are not accepted for this role and all completed applications should be returned to head@howardstreet.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 19^th April 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 2024.