Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7QL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.25 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 3 scp 5–6 Actual Salary £19,368 - £19,676 (£26,427- £26,847 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Vincent De Paul RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2. 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 successful candidate will work under the direction of teaching staff to support teaching and learning, helping pupils to access the curriculum, achieve their potential and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. The role involves supporting learning activities, promoting positive behaviour, assisting with pupil wellbeing and development, supporting literacy and numeracy programmes, preparing learning resources and maintaining positive relationships with pupils, staff and families. The successful candidate will also contribute to safeguarding, inclusion and the wider life of the school community.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience of working with and/or caring for children, ideally within an educational setting.
• Awareness and understanding of the primary school curriculum.
• A commitment to inclusion and supporting all children to achieve their full potential.
• The ability to establish positive, respectful and supportive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• The skills and knowledge to support literacy and numeracy programmes and use ICT to enhance learning.
• The ability to organise and manage learning activities whilst maintaining a safe environment for pupils.
• High expectations of pupils and a commitment to helping every child fulfil their potential.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life.
• A flexible, dedicated and professional approach to work, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

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 2 JD.pdf - 256 KB (opens in new tab)

VIN.pdf - 96.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-vincent-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St Vincent De Paul 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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