Overview
Post Title: Teaching Assistant - Level 1
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St Joseph’s RC Primary, Heywood
Salary: Grade 2, SCP 3-4. Actual Salary £18,900 - £19,196 (£24,796 - £25,185 FTE)
Term of Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 32.5, Term time + 5
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025
Note: St Joseph’s RC Primary, Heywood are seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to provide 1 to 1 support to children with additional needs. Some general classroom support may also be required on occasion.
Our Faith and Values
As a Catholic school, staff live out our Christian values and visions through daily interactions. Being baptised Roman Catholic is not an essential criterion, but commitment to the formation of our children within the Catholic faith is expected.
St Joseph’s is part of a Catholic Academy Trust. This is an opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the Multi-Academy Trust.
Mission and Values
Our Mission: Our Trust mission is simple: to make Christ known; making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope: Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We strive for growth and aspire for our children, staff and schools to flourish, aiming high and being ambitious.
One of Courage: We will do what is right, support our communities, and be brave in our actions to uphold the vulnerable.
One of Innovation: We pursue new ideas and best practice to prepare our children for the world they will shape.
Role Purpose
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Level 1 Teaching Assistant to provide 1 to 1 support for children with additional needs. Some general classroom support may be required. Previous experience with children with additional needs is desirable.
We are seeking an individual who:
* is kind, patient, flexible and a dedicated team player
* genuinely enjoys working with children and supporting their development
* is reliable, approachable and able to follow instructions, while using initiative when appropriate
* has good communication skills
* has high levels of literacy and numeracy
* has a willingness to learn
* has a strong commitment to Catholic values and ethos
* has a relevant qualification
We can offer:
* A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
* Effective safeguarding procedures
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected
* Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team
* Commitment to personalised Continuous Professional Development
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment
Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school. Please contact the Headteacher, Mr A Schilling, by email (office@stjosephsrcprimary.rochdale.sch.uk) or by telephone on 01706 369 340 to arrange an appointment.
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status, or parental status. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people who identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided will be handled confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. Applications will be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, not via CV or agencies. An online search will be conducted on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form.
Shortlisting date: Monday 13th October 2025
Interview date: Thursday 16th October 2025 - AM
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