Teaching Assistant Level 2 +

Grade: Grade 4, SCP 7-11

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week - Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8.30am-3.15pm, Tue 8.30pm-4.30pm

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Actual Salary: £19,859 - £21,167

Interview Date: Week Commencing 22nd June 2026

Teaching Assistant 2+

(Job Ref: REDS02)

Commencing September 2026

Our Vision: A specialist SEND community inspiring Rochdale and beyond

We are looking to recruit a hard-working, resilient individuals to work as part of our amazing team. We would like to hear from you if you are someone who has the capacity to develop their skills quickly and who can demonstrate a high level of commitment to our very special young people. Redwood aims to provide the highest quality of teaching and learning to our youngsters and requires all our staff to work together as a part of a coherent team.

We are seeking to recruit a person who will:

• Act as a responsible adult and assist with the supervision, personal care, welfare and keeping safe of individuals and / or groups of children and their environment, working with teachers and other class staff to plan and deliver activities to support student engagement.
• Demonstrate an understanding of children with social, communication, and interaction needs.
• Assist with resources and basic classroom management techniques to support their learning
• Encourage positive behaviour and aiding the teacher in managing behaviour.
• Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
• Establish good relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

Who will also demonstrate:

• High levels of dedication and motivation
• High expectations and enjoy the challenges associated with working in this environment
• Commitment to school improvement
• The desire to pursue a career working with students with special educational needs and disabilities
• A flexible approach to working with others whilst forming excellent learning relationships with students

The successful candidate will be willing to work across all cohorts of the school and will work as part of a team with a specific area of responsibility.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to vacancies@redwood-school.com

by 11:59pm on Sunday 14th June 2026.

Please note CVs are not accepted, direct applications only, no agencies.

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.