Teaching Assistant Level 1

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: Holy Family RC Primary school, Rochdale

Salary: Grade 2 scp 3 4 £16,998 - £17,265 Actual Salary (£24,027 - £24,404 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: Part Time 30 hours per week (With lunchtime cover)

Start date: 1st September 2026

Closing date: Friday 10^th July 2026

Holy Family RC Primary school, Rochdale are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level1 to work with SEND pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The role will include working with children with Special Education Needs and will include some intimate care.

Holy Family Roman Catholic School encourages all:

• Through WORK, to develop his or her full potential as part of the community and as a unique person made in the image and likeness of God.
• Through WORSHIP, to learn to know and love God and to recognise the person of Christ in others.
• Through WITNESS, to celebrate Gospel messages including justice and peace

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Skills to support children with disabilities of special educational needs
• Provides care and encouragement by supporting personal hygiene needs
• Provide support and engagement to help children participate in activities and experience
• Support the children’s development by contributing to the children’s communication.
• Contribute to the development of the children physically, emotionally and socially.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=0508391wV0

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: Friday 10^th July 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 14^th July 2026

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*