Teaching Assistant Level 2

Caldershaw Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7QL

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Actual TTO salary range 5 - 6 £19,439 - £19,748 per annum (Support salary FTE Range 5 - 6 (£26,427 - £26,847 per annum)

Teaching Assistant Level 2 job summary

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Help Every Child Discover Their True Potential

At Caldershaw PrimarySchool, an exceptional and long-established Outstanding primary school, we put children at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Altus Education Partnership, we are committed todelivering the highest standards of education and ensuring every child is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

We are seeking a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our highly successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference and supporting children to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

About Us - At Caldershaw, our ethos is built around our CARE values:

Care for each other
Achieve our potential
Respect everyone
Everyone is included

These values underpin our outstanding provision, exemplary pupil behaviour and strong relationships across our school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion for all children.
• Assist with monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create and maintain a safe, stimulating and welcoming learning environment.
• Support pupils with additional needs to access learning and achieve success.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and its community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a Level 2 qualification in Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• Has experience of working with children in an educational or similar setting.
• Is passionate about supporting children to learn and succeed.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Embodies our CARE values and high expectations.

Why Join Us?

• Join a school that has been judged Outstanding since 2011.
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious and welcoming team.
• Access high-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• Benefit from collaboration and career development opportunities across Altus Education Partnership.
• Make a meaningful difference to children's lives every day.

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Altus Education Partnership - Our Vacancies

Visit Caldershaw Primary - About Us

The deadline for applications is Friday 15th October 2026 no later than 12:00 noon.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 21st October 2026

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (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 Caldershaw Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Caldershaw Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caldershaw-primary-school-rochdale

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