Grade: Grade 6, SCP 19-24 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Actual Salary: 21,666 - 23,931 Interview Date: Monday 7 th July / Tuesday 8 th July 2025 We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful school from 1 st September 2025. St Gabriel s CE Primary School is a small, welcoming one-form-entry school located in Middleton, with 230 pupils currently on roll. Our children are always at the centre of everything we do. We are proud to have a dedicated and passionate team who value professionalism, hard work, and creativity as key drivers in our continual journey to raise standards and deliver the best possible education. We believe it is important that all members of our school community share and uphold our vision and values, and support the Christian ethos of the school. However, being a practising Christian is not a requirement for this role. As an inclusive and nurturing school, we warmly welcome individuals of all backgrounds. Our School received an Ofsted judgement of good in June 2024. Ofsted says that: St Gabriel s has high expectations for pupils achievement, and staff are determined that all pupils will succeed. Staff feel valued and they are proud to work at the school. We are looking for someone who will: Support and safeguard our pupils and families. Have high expectations of learning and behaviour Work closely with teaching staff to plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality learning experiences, while also providing targeted support to individual pupils and small groups. Cover PPA and cover classes if there is Teacher absence. Promote the School s Christian values and ethos. Have strong communication skills. Help to maintain a positive, enthusiastic and inclusive learning environment throughout the school. The school can offer: A supportive leadership team and governing body, who advocate for our pupils life chances and outcomes. A welcoming school community that is distinctively Christian in its values and ethos. Polite, friendly and motivated children and families who are eager to learn. A hardworking and committed staff team. Opportunities for professional development. Closing date for applications Thursday 3 rd July 2025 11.59pm Shortlisting: Friday 4th July 2025 Interviews: Monday 7th July / Tuesday 8th July 2025 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@stgabrielsce.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 3 rd July. 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.