Teaching Assistant Level 2

Matthew Moss High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3, Point 5 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

About this role:

Permanent / 30 hours per week / Term time only

Required September 2026.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to our trust school; Matthew Moss High School. The Teaching Assistant will support children with SEND and EAL.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to relate professionally and confidently to students and staff and be willing to contribute to the Schools work in supporting children with Special Educational Needs. This would be an ideal opportunity for a graduate interested in teaching / learning support to gain valuable experience.

Hours of employment are 8.25am to 3.05pm (including 40 minutes break for lunch which is unpaid) term time only.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the quality of education our young people experience
• A passionate advocate and role model for CHANGE
• Somebody who thrives on responsibility and hard work, and wants to develop themselves
• Able to use your own initiative
• Willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our young people

What the school offers its staff

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and MMHS? We can offer:

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD focused on an outstanding curriculum experience
• Wonderful students who enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff
• Subscription to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation. They describe pupils’ behaviour as good. Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength. Staff morale is high, and 96% of staff said that they are proud to be a member of staff at the school.

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.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or have any other questions, please contact recruitment@mmhs.co.uk

How to apply:

Please complete our application form via our online portal by9am on Sunday 21st June 2026

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Friday 26th June 2026

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is therefore subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks.

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.

Candidate brochure Teaching Assistant Level 2.docx.pdf - 793 KB (opens in new tab)

About Matthew Moss High School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Matthew Moss High School website
• Email address: clongthorne@mmhs.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 632910
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matthew-moss-high-school

Matthew Moss High School is an oversubscribed school with a “Good” Ofsted judgement and an established reputation for providing excellent professional development within a culture of learning and innovation.

Arranging a visit to Matthew Moss High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clongthorne@mmhs.co.uk.

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