Teaching Assistant Level 1

Bamford Academy, Manchester, Lancashire, OL11 5PS

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Actual for TTO - £17,922 - £18,206

Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summary

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the class teacher.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining classroom resources and displays.
• Provide general administrative support to the class teacher (e.g. photocopying, filing, preparation of materials).
• Supervise pupils in group or 1:1 settings as needed, including supporting positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with personal care needs when appropriate (training provided if required).
• Help maintain a safe, clean and tidy learning environment.
• Support with playground and lunchtime supervision if required.
• Attend relevant training and participate in school activities as directed.

Person Specification:

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake training as required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with children.

About the School

A vibrant and wonderfully diverse school in Rochdale. We are two-form entry school, with fourteen classes from Reception to Year 6. Our experienced staff provide a broad, balanced, inclusive and exciting curriculum and plan for enriching learning experiences for all. We promote a love for learning so that our children will become proud and resilient young people. The staff are committed to challenging our pupils to think hard and have high aspirations.

The school is part of the Altus Education Partnership. We look forward to collectively realising the vision of the Trust - to create and successfully run a family of inclusive academies from early years to sixth form, which will enable all students, regardless of background, to lead a fulfilling life, progress to an aspirational career and make a positive contribution to their local community.

To apply:

Please click 'APPLY NOW' and apply through My New Term.

Applications should be returned to arrive no later than 12.00pm on Friday 4th September 2026.

Interviews are to be held w/c 14th September 2026.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. 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 Bamford Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 324 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bamford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bamford-academy

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