Grade: Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6
Contract Type: Temporary 1 x November 2025, Maternity cover
1 x September 2025, linked to funding
Hours: 32.5
Working Pattern: Term time only
Actual Salary: £18,646 - £18,942
Interview Date: Monday 2nd December 2024
Teaching Assistant Level 1+ x 2 temporary roles, please specify on your application which role you are applying for.
Thank you for showing interest in our school. Due to the growth of our school, the Governors of Newlands School are seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants 1+ who are:
* proactive and vigilant in their approach to safeguarding pupils
* experienced in working within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children
* has the personal and social skills to communicate clearly and sensitively, establishing and sustaining good relationships with parents, pupils and other staff
* an excellent and reflective classroom practitioner
* caring, committed and highly motivated
* has high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour
* has the knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate children to learn
* has a secure understanding of play and is able to support this at all levels
* has a warm and friendly personality
The successful applicants will have the ability to work with children with a range of needs across the key stages and the curriculum. Our enthusiastic children and staff are keen to meet you. You are very welcome to visit us prior to making an application.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to vacancies@newlands.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Wednesday 20th November 2024.
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 maternity leave and will end November 2025.
One role is a fixed term contract linked to specific external funding until September 2025