Grade: Grade 2, SCP 3-4 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 33.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: 18,628 - 18,920 Interview Date: Thursday 17 th July 2025 We are a two-form entry Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School in Rochdale with 448 pupils currently on roll. We seek to embody and promote our Christian values of Excellence, truth & grace at every opportunity. We are looking to appoint two new teaching assistants to join our school. Our school continues to fulfil its mandate as a Church of England primary school as defined by SIAMS. However, we never rest and are looking to continue to develop, improve and flourish. We are driven by high aspirations for all our children combined with a nurturing environment that puts a high premium on their wellbeing and safety. We are proud of our hard-working, dedicated staff and our harmonious school community. We are looking for someone who will love the school as much as we do and work hard to improve it. You will be supporting learning and care needs with individual and small groups of children, both in and out of the classroom (including outdoor learning!). The successful candidates will be helping children to succeed and flourish at our inclusive setting by bringing enthusiasm, understanding and a working knowledge (or desire to learn) of special educational needs. If you are that person, you will have: A commitment to realising the potential in every child Excellent communication skills and a determination to work closely with our children and SEN A supportive and caring nature It is imperative that you share our vision and values and actively promote the Christian nature and ethos of the school but it is not a requirement for the applicant to be a practising Christian. We are an inclusive school and welcome all. In return, we will offer you: A warm, friendly, supportive community Lovely children Dedicated staff Supportive Governors and strong links with our Church The school s number one priority is safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. It is our expectation that everyone involved with the school will actively share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service. If you think you have the skills and abilities to work at Middleton Parish School, please download an application form and further details including the job description and person specification. Shortlisting We will unfortunately be unable to notify candidates who are not on the shortlist; therefore, if you have not heard from us your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed to help inform your application. Please contact the School Business Manager, Miss L Stocker, to arrange this on 0161 643 0753 Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 th July 2025 at 11.59pm Shortlisting: Monday 14 th July 2025 Interviews: Thursday 17 th July 2025 Start Date: Monday 1 st September 2025 To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to lstocker@middletonparishce.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 13 th July 2025. 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. Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.