Teaching Assistant - Level 1

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0ET

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 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: 27.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until July 2026
• Actual salary: £15,582 - £15,826
• Pay scale: Grade 2 (SCP) 3-4 Actual Salary £15,582 - £15,826 (£24,796-£25,185 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Patrick's are currently seeking a level 1 Teaching Assistant. 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 to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic teaching assistant who can work as part of our dedicated team of support staff. The candidate will be working with 1 or more pupils with complex special educational needs as well as providing general support for pupils inside of the classroom. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of special educational needs and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of supporting pupils
• Be willing to support pupils with complex Special Educational Needs
• Have a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and be willing to uphold the school’s ethos and values
• Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders

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

The Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable). Please see STOC’s Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies for further details. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Applying for the job

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About St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-patrick-s-roman-catholic-primary-school

At St Patrick’s we are very proud of our children and their achievements. We are committed to serving your children and supporting the whole family as well as St Patrick’s Parish community. Pupils feel safe and valued within our Catholic Christian atmosphere. Our curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.

Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School

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

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