Teaching Assistant - Level 2

St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 1EZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3, scp 5-6, Actual Salary £19,500-£19,809.46 (FTE £25,583.00-£25,989.00)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St John the Baptist RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of the journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy Trust.

Supporting the teacher, the successful candidate will:

• Assist with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities.
• Help and set up and tidy away classroom materials and equipment.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour.
• Provide feedback to the teacher on pupils' progress, behaviour, and any other issues.
• Help with record keeping, displays, and classroom organisation.

Supporting pupils' learning, the successful candidate will:

• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and ensure understanding.
• Adapt teaching materials to suit pupils' needs and abilities.
• Support pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities.
• Encourage pupils to engage in learning activities and stay on track.
• Promote independence and confidence in learning.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has a recognised qualification such as Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent).
• Works under the guidance of the class teacher but may take initiative within set frameworks.
• May occasionally supervise a class in short-term teacher absence.

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

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

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About St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St John's 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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