Grade: Grade 2 SCP 3 - 4 Contract Type: Temporary 04/04/2025 Hours: 27.5 Working Pattern: Term time only Actual Salary: 13,394 Interview Date: To be confirmed The school and governors are unyielding in their pursuit of excellence. Ofsted January 2024 Hopwood Community Primary School is a successful, happy, oversubscribed school with high standards and a relentless determination to provide the very best for all. At Hopwood: Teaching is of a high standard Pupil behaviour is excellent Governors and parents are supportive Staff are welcoming and friendly The Governing Body of Hopwood CP School are seeking to appoint a 1:1 Fixed Term EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a committed team of staff at this caring and successful school. The fixed term period will initially run until Friday 4 th April 2025 and is dependent on funding from Rochdale Local Authority. The successful applicants will be required to work under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher to support access to learning. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to officehopwood.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59 pm on Wednesday 25 th September. 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. This is a fixed term contract, linked to specific external funding by Rochdale Local Authority to support children on a one to one basis. Fixed Term Friday 4 th April 2025. Previous applicants need not apply.