Teaching Assistant Level 3

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

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.25 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5 scp 12 – 17 Actual Salary £20,959 - £ 22,736 (£28,598- £31,022 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Vincent De Paul are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and skilled Teaching Assistant Level 3 to provide cover across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. 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.

We are seeking an individual who can:

• Promote and support the Catholic ethos of the school
• Provide class cover under the direction of the lead TA
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Promote independence and employ strategies to develop self-reliance
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
• Be able to use your initiative while following the overall direction of the class and school policies
• Work with teachers to establish an appropriate learning environment including support with lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
• Monitor & evaluate pupils’ responses to learning against pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective & accurate feedback & reports to the teacher on pupil achievement
• Work well as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

We can offer;

• A caring, friendly school with a strong Catholic ethos
• A staff team committed to achieving high standards
• Enthusiastic pupils and staff
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A forward-looking school, keen to accept new challenges
• A dedicated, hard-working Governing Board

• 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 3 JD.pdf - 262 KB (opens in new tab)

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

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 405 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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