Grade: Grade 3 SCP 5 -6 Contract Type: 1 x Permanent 1 x Fixed term (until 26/06/2026) Hours: 32.5 Working Pattern: Term time only Actual Salary: 18,646 - 18,908 Interview Date: Wednesday 12 th February 2025 Newlands School is a primary special school in Middleton for children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. Safeguarding our children is a top priority. We are looking for committed and highly skilled Level 1 teaching assistants who understand how specialist provision works and can offer our children the very best learning opportunities. We have wonderful children and a fabulous team providing support to our pupils and their families. We are looking for candidates who are in tune with our mission statement We Can and We Do to look for all of the ways that our children can achieve the very best in their learning. If you have previously worked in a special school before or are ready to work with children with SEND in a specialist setting, this is a great opportunity to join our amazing school. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to vacanciesnewlands.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Tuesday 4 th February 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. One role is a temporary contract to cover for initial teacher training and will end on 26 th June 2026. The other role is a permanent position