Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Term Time Actual Salary: 22,905 - 24,426 Interview Date: 14 th July 2025 About this Role We are looking for a TA to start in September to work initially covering lessons in Early Years and to lead an aspect of school life, such as interventions. Whatever the needs of our children we aim to ensure they thrive at Deeplish, feeling safe, having fun and enjoying success. We want our pupils time in our school to be memorable, build on what they know and can do and help them become lifelong learners. We value highly the partnership between home and school and encourage all parents to take an active part in the education of their children. The partnership between school staff, parents, governors and other stakeholders is an essential one. Children are at the heart of all we do and their social and emotional well-being, as well as their academic achievements are very important. The successful candidate must be a good communicator, team player, child centred, able to meet deadlines and reliable. They must have or be willing to work towards first aid qualification as well as a Level 1 in English and maths. Also a relevant Level 2 qualification. It is desirable that candidates would have experience of teaching across the whole school, planning, delivering and assessing pupil interventions with clear positive impact. The role will be based at Deeplish Primary Academy but could involve some travel to other schools within the trust. Focus-Trust Focus-Trust was established in 2012. We are a charitable primary trust, based in the North West of England and West Yorkshire and are a dedicated to working with our 15 Primary Schools it is the core purpose of Focus-Trust to continually strive to be a learning organisation, where the learning of all children and adults is valued and promoted. We passionately believe equality of opportunity starts with education; irrespective of where you were born or where you live, a high-quality education in one of our great schools will make a fundamental difference to all our children's lives, career prospects and social mobility. We are proud to have a great team of people working in our central team and within our schools who always put children at the heart of our practice. We are committed to providing excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff and always aim to be an employer of choice. We welcome people who share our values and approach to our work and who can help us make our mission a reality Learning together, making the difference and help us demonstrate our vision; Great schools at the heart of our communities. Additional Reasons to Join Us: Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment with access to ongoing training and professional development. Be part of a school that places inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do. A strong curriculum offer and supportive leadership team. Trust Wide CPD offer that promotes networking and continued development. A school where we value our pupils time in our school to be memorable, build on what they know and can do and help them become lifelong learners. A school at the heart of the community! Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme (albeit employees can opt out if they choose to) Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th July at midnight Interview and Assessment Day: Monday 14th July 2025 Post to commence September 2025 To apply please click "Apply Now" https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141365/EDV-2025-DPA-86474 If you would like more information or would like to arrange a visit to school please contact Anna Stokes (School Business Manager) 01706 392480 deeplish.recruitment@focus-trust.co.uk. Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the Academy, please contact Mrs Stokes to arrange a suitable date and time. 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. This is a fixed term contract linked to specific external funding by Rochdale Local Authority until 31 st August 2024.