Teaching Assistant Level 2
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School
Rochdale Fixed £18,307 - £18,598 Term Time Part Time On-site Expires 11/10/2026
Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 Responsible to: Headteacher Location: Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School Salary: Grade 03 scp 05 06 Actual Salary £18,307 - £18,598 (£26,427- £26,847 FTE) Term of Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2027 Working pattern: Term Time plus 2 days Hours per week: 30 hours Start date: ASAP Closing date: Sunday 11th October midnight Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School is currently seeking an Early Years Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the school and the wider Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development and growth within the multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will work closely with the Early Years class teacher and wider Early Years team to support the learning, development and wellbeing of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. They will help to create a safe, nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment in which every child is encouraged to flourish. The role will include supporting the delivery of high-quality learning experiences through both adult-led activities and purposeful play, working with individuals and small groups, and helping children to develop their communication and language, early literacy and mathematics, physical development, independence, confidence and personal, social and emotional skills. The successful candidate will support the class teacher with the preparation and organisation of the learning environment, observations and assessment of children’s progress, and the implementation of appropriate interventions and individual support where required. As an Early Years specialist, the postholder will have a strong understanding of how young children learn and develop and will help ensure that provision reflects the needs, interests and next steps of all pupils. They will work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, families and other professionals and will contribute fully to the wider life of the school. The successful candidate will also be expected to promote high standards of behaviour, safeguarding and welfare and to support the distinctive Catholic ethos of Our Lady & St Paul’s. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: “At Our Lady and St Paul’s, we love, we learn, we follow Christ.” We work and play, we do our best, “If I am without love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 Our mission reflects our commitment to love, learning, achievement, care, belonging, faith and helping every child to grow and thrive within a supportive Catholic community 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 can offer: 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=3472262CHI 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: 12.10.26 Interview date: 15.10.26 *Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
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Location
, Sutherland Road, Heywood, OL10 3PD, United Kingdom
Job ID
16002