Teaching Assistant Level 1

St Peter’s RC Primary School

Kirkway, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1FL

Telephone: 0161 643 3946

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant Level 1

30 hours, Term Time Only, Grade 2 points 3-4 - £17,216 - £17,486

TA1 Fixed Term Contract from September 2026, to work with a named child

The Governors of our popular and successful Catholic Primary School wish to welcome a dedicated and compassionate person to work 1:1 with a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP); therefore some experience with SEN may be helpful.

St Peter’s can offer you:

• a positive and friendly working environment
• hardworking and supportive colleagues
• well- behaved, happy and motivated children who are proud of their school and eager to learn.
• highly supportive and enthusiastic Governors, Parents and Parish.
• a commitment to your professional development

You will:

• be willing to support the strong Catholic ethos of our school
• be committed to achieving the best for our pupils
• be able to work well as part of a supportive team
• have a commitment to excellent standards

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@stpetersrc.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 2^nd July 2026. Interviews will take place on Thursday 9^th July.

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.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

This is a temporary contract linked to specific external funding to support a child with Special Educational Needs. The contract will be reviewed in July 2027. The contract could end earlier if the child leaves the school before July 2027.