Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Wardle Academy, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 9RD

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 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: 32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, term time only, plus 5 days)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4/5 Point 7–17

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking to take the next step in your educational career? We are seeking two enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated internal candidates to join our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with class teachers to lead small group interventions, deliver targeted support, and assist in planning and preparing learning activities. You will play a key role in raising attainment and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for all learners, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Support: Plan and deliver structured intervention programs for individuals and small groups.
• Classroom Leadership: Provide cover supervision and lead learning activities as directed by class teachers.
• SEND & Inclusion: Assess pupil progress, adapt learning materials, and support individual education plans (IEPs).
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track pupil progress, provide constructive feedback, and keep accurate academic records.
• Mentoring: Act as a positive role model and offer informal guidance to Level 1 and 2 TAs where appropriate.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualification: Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. To possess minimum GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade A*- C, or a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Experience: Proven experience working with children in an educational setting, with strong knowledge of the national curriculum.
• Skills: Excellent communication, behavior management, and organisational skills.
• Mindset: Proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about child development.

What the school offers its staff

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

• The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
• Excellent CPD
• A friendly and welcoming community
• The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent facilities
• Cycle scheme

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.

TA Level 3 JD & PS.docx (2).pdf - 624 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wardle Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1366 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wardle Academy website
• Email address: people@wardleacademy.co.uk
• Phone number: 01706 373911
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wardle-academy

Part of Wardle Multi Academy Trust

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