Post title: Teaching Assistant - Level 1 Responsible to: Headteacher Location: Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School Salary: Grade 2, Scp 3-4, Actual Salary £18,609-£18,901 (£24,796-£25,185) Term of contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2026 due to EHCP funding - possibility of extension Working pattern: Term-time only plus 2 days Hours per week: 32.5 hours per week Start date: As soon as possible Closing date: 22nd February 2026 Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant - Level 1. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust as it continues its journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. Our Lady & St Paul’s R.C. Primary School is a caring, supportive and forward-thinking academy with a strong Catholic ethos and a committed, welcoming staff team. Located in Heywood, the school offers excellent transport links to Rochdale, Bury and Manchester, with the M60 and M62 within easy reach. If you are passionate about making a difference, eager to contribute to a vibrant school community, and ready to support our continued growth, we would love to hear from you. Our Mission: Our Trust Mission is simple, it is 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 have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools' opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. We always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp. One of Courage: As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable. One of Innovation: St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change. We are seeking an individual who: Has experience of working with children in a paid or voluntary capacity/ in an educational setting Has an awareness and basic knowledge of school curriculum (within specific age range) Has the ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning Has the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities Has the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues We can offer: A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff Highly effective safeguarding procedures. A working environment where all feel valued and respected. Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school. A highly dedicated and inspirational team. A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development. A happy, calm and welcoming working environment. Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable) The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics. To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=4627161VMk 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, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions. Shortlisting Date: 2nd March Interview Date: 4th March Supporting Documents ↗ Job Description Calculate your take home pay. 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