Teaching Assistant

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Dependent on notice period

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,416.00 - £20,695.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

About this Role

Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the SEND team, you will support students with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs both within the classroom and through targeted interventions.

We currently have two Teaching Assistant opportunities available:

• 1 x Permanent position
• 1 x Temporary maternity cover position

Both roles are term time only, 32.5 hours per week.

You will:

Support students in accessing learning across a range of curriculum areas

Provide in-class support for students with SEND, including those with EHCPs

Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups

Support students with social, emotional and communication needs

Promote student independence, confidence and engagement in learning

Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt resources and support strategies

Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to staff and leaders

Help maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Support students during unstructured times and wider school activities

Contribute to SEND reviews and wider pastoral support where appropriate

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Has GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Has experience working with children or young people aged 11-16

Is passionate about inclusion and supporting young people to succeed

Can build positive relationships with students and motivate learners

Has strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills

Is adaptable, patient and resilient in a fast-paced environment

Understands the importance of safeguarding and student wellbeing

Can work collaboratively as part of a wider team

Is willing to engage in ongoing professional development

What We Offer

At Kingsway Park High School and Altus Education Partnership, we are deeply committed to developing our staff and supporting long-term careers.

We offer:

A supportive, inclusive and values-driven school community

High-quality induction and ongoing professional development

Access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications and trust-wide career progression

Opportunities to contribute to whole-school and trust-wide projects

A modern school environment with excellent facilities and resources

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits Programme including:

Cycle to Work scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and wellbeing support)

How to apply

Please click ‘APPLY NOW’ above.

Closing date: Thursday 11th June 2026 (Midday)

Interviews: Week commencing 15th June 2026

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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