Grade: Grade 5 SCP 12 17 Contract Type: Fixed term 18/07/2025 Hours: 28.75 Working Pattern: Term time only Actual Salary: 18,438 - 20,001 Interview Date: Thursday 30 th January 2025 The Governors of St Edwards C of E School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic hard working and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work as part of the SEN team in this large friendly primary school. We wish to appoint an innovative, ambitious and forward-thinking person, to work in partnership with the SENCO. You will be working with pupils across school who have additional needs and /or an EHCP plan The successful applicant will be effective, organised, a good team worker but can use their initiative, enjoy working with children and is someone who can work well with other members of staff. Prospective candidates are welcome to make an appointment to look around the school for more information on the post prior to applying. The post is to start as soon as possible. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to officestedwardsce.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59 pm on Sunday 19 th January 2025. 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. 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. The role is a temporary in the first instance to 18 th July 2025 due to funding for specific children.