Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Specific Purpose)

Grade: Grade 2 (SCP 3 4)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £18,650 - £18,943

Interview Date: Thursday 5^th November 2026

The Governing Board of Newhey CP School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant at Level 1 to join our successful and supportive team of committed professionals. The post is to support a Year 1 pupil who has an Education Health Care Plan, to assist in their support and inclusion within a mainstream school, both within the classroom and with personalised learning, along with general Teaching Assistant duties.

The post is starting in Key Stage 1, with the view of the post holder moving up with the child throughout the school, therefore the post holder will also be required to work flexibly in Key Stage 2 also. Working pattern is term time only for 32.5 hours per week.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. For further information please telephone the school on 01706 847658.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@newhey.rochdale.sch.uk by 11.59pm on Sunday 1^st November 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 2026.

This is a fixed term contract linked to specific external funding.