27 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    6 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - until July 2026

Pay scale

Grade 2 (SCP) 3-4 £24,796-£25,989 (Pro rata £16,998-£17,265)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Lady and St Paul’s are currently seeking three Teaching Assistant’s (Level 1) across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking an individual who:

  • Has experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity/ in an educational setting
  • Has an awareness and basic knowledge of school curriculum (within specific age range)
  • Has the ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning
  • Has the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
  • Has the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues


What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
  • Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
  • A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
  • Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
  • Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
  • Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, a prohibition from teaching check, all qualifications verified and references will be taken up prior to the time of interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
216 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Our Lady & St Paul’s RC Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward thinking academy, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust. Based in Heywood, the school has excellent transport links to the surrounding areas of Rochdale, Bury and Man-chester with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.

Arranging a visit to Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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