Teaching Assistant Level 1

Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2DA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week 6 hours per day
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 2 scp 3 – 4 £16,998 - £17,265 Actual Salary (£24,027 - £24,404 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holy Family RC Primary school, Rochdale are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level1 to work with SEND pupils. 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.

The role will include working with children with Special Education Needs and will include some intimate care.

Holy Family Roman Catholic School encourages all:

• Through WORK, to develop his or her full potential as part of the community and as a unique person made in the image and likeness of God.
• Through WORSHIP, to learn to know and love God and to recognise the person of Christ in others.
• Through WITNESS, to celebrate Gospel messages including justice and peace

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Skills to support children with disabilities of special educational needs
• Provides care and encouragement by supporting personal hygiene needs
• Provide support and engagement to help children participate in activities and experience
• Support the children’s development by contributing to the children’s communication.
• Contribute to the development of the children physically, emotionally and socially.

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 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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

6.1 Teaching Assistant Level 1 JD.pdf - 238 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 236 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-family-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to Holy Family Roman Catholic 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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