Teaching Assistant Level 1

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3PD

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 24.25 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until August 2026
• Pay scale: Grade 2, Scp 3-4, £13,885.45-£14,103.28 (£24,796-£25,185

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (x2). This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as it continues its journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Post 1 will be working 1:1 with a pupil with an EHCP.

Our Lady & St Paul’s R.C. Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward-thinking academy with a strong Catholic ethos and a committed, welcoming staff team. Located in Heywood, the school offers excellent transport links to Rochdale, Bury and Manchester, with the M60 and M62 within easy reach.

If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to contribute to a vibrant school community, and ready to support our continued growth, we would love to hear from you.

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

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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: View Ofsted report
• School website: Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-st-paul-s-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

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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