Teaching Assistant Level 2
Matthew Moss High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
11 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 July 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: Permanent / 30 hours per week / Term time only Hours of employment are 8.25am to 3.05pm (including 40 minutes break for lunch which is unpaid)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,831 to £19,129
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
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 by 11.59pm on Tuesday 11th August 2026.
Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned Monday 17th August 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.
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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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Matthew Moss High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- clongthorne@mmhs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01706 632910
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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