Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location St John With St Michael Church Of England Primary School, Moss Side Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 8EP
(107 on roll). Tel:  School website:

Summary:

Join our Team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant!

• School:
  St John with St Michael Primary School, Moss Side Street, Rochdale, OL12 8EP
• Directorate:
  Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust Bolton
• Reporting to:
  Headteacher
• Job title:
  
  Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• Contract:
  
  Fixed Term – 31.08.2027
• Grade: NJC 04 – NJC 06 (£26,016 - £26,847 per annum, pro rata)
• Hours:
  
  28.75 hours per week
• Working Weeks: 43.6 working weeks (Term Time Only)
• Start Date:
  
  2nd November 2026
• Closing Date: 2nd October 2026
• Interview Date: 15th October 2026

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team. We require a teaching assistant who can provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the child throughout all aspects of school life. Applicants must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school and be patient and kind to support the children in their transition.

The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils and will be fully supported by the school and the Trust.

St John with St Michael is a very special place to work. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant, with a clear pedagogy which aligns with our vision, a strong commitment to their own professional development and wanting to continually improve our offer for our children through open, honest and reflective teamwork.

We can offer you a well- established team of highly professional and dedicated staff who work as one team in the best interests of our children.

We will be uncompromising and relentless in our drive for the very best for every single child and their unique circumstances.

Safeguarding Statement:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, as part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern.

If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed on to the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before appointment is confirmed.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Proposed Interview Date: 15/10/2026

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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