Teaching Assistant Level 2

Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6)

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £19,242 - £19,548

Interview Date: Friday 26^th June 2026

We are looking to appoint 2 TA’s from September 2026 to work in our internal inclusive provision. The successful candidates will be skilled and enthusiastic TA’s, who are committed to supporting children’s learning and who relish the challenges faced in our inclusive and successful school. A good level of maths and English is essential as is being familiar with the primary school curriculum.

The role demands a lot of nurture, patience and perseverance, and may involve some physical handling and intimate care. The successful candidates will also be expected to work as part of a team and develop links with parents and outside agencies.

About Belfield Community School

We are a successful school with a strong focus on progress for all groups of children. We serve a diverse community in a catchment area with many challenges and much to celebrate.

We are a fully inclusive school and promote positive behaviour management throughout.

We are a truly supportive school for children, parents and staff. We have well established links with many outside agencies.

80% of our children have English as an additional language and many teaching techniques are adopted to support our bilingual learners.

If you would like to develop your career in a focused, hardworking and inclusive school, if you are thoroughly committed to a team approach to accelerate progress then we would welcome your application.

The school is committed to promoting the safety, welfare and development of each child in our care. All staff appointed have an enhanced DBS/CRB.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to sbm@belfield.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on 21^st June 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 2025.