Grade: Grade 5, SCP 12 - 17 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: 19,240 - 20,870 Interview Date: 23 rd June 2025 The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join the hardworking and caring staff at Whittaker Moss Primary School. The successful candidate will: Have recent experience of covering class in the absence of teachers Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and relevant qualifications Be able to model standard English Have high expectations of pupil s achievement Be a team player Be driven by the needs of children Have the ability to work in partnership with pupils, and governors and communicate effectively with staff Be creative in devising activities for all abilities Lead intervention groups and keep records of progress Please use standard RBC application form. No additional papers or CV s will be considered. Contract will begin September 2025 To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to mbackhouse@whittakermoss.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on 17/6/25. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.