Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade: Grade 7 (SCP 25 29)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Actual Salary: £32,309 - £35,418

Interview Date: Tuesday 1^st December 2026

Thank you for showing interest in our school. The Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to start in January 2027. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates who have experience in the Primary Special School setting.

The Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant who:

• Is proactive and vigilant in their approach to safeguarding pupils
• Is experienced in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children
• Has the personal and social skills to communicate clearly and sensitively, establishing and sustaining good relationships with parents, pupils and other staff
• Is looking for a school where personal professional development is promoted, supported and celebrated
• Is an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
• Is caring, committed and highly motivated
• Has high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• Has the knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate children to learn.
• Has a warm and friendly personality.
• Has an excellent understanding of children with severe and complex needs and how to plan for and support their learning and engagement.

The successful applicant will have experience across Primary and/or SEND settings.

The successful applicant will have the ability to work with children with a range of needs, including profound and complex needs, across the key stages and the curriculum.

Our enthusiastic children and staff are keen to meet you.

You are very welcome to visit us prior to making an application.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to vacancies@newlands.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Monday 23^rd 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 2024.