Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a dedicated General Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 class in a friendly and well‑regarded primary school in the OL15 area of Rochdale. The school is rated Good by Ofsted and benefits from being a two‑form entry setting, offering strong teamwork, shared planning, and a supportive staff structure.
Starting after the Easter break, this role will run for the remainder of the academic year. You will work closely with the class teacher, supporting pupils with their learning, helping to deliver small‑group interventions, and contributing to the smooth running of the classroom. The position requires someone who can build positive relationships with children, maintain a calm and encouraging presence, and show initiative when supporting learning activities.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with primary-aged pupils, particularly in Key Stage 2. Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s progress are essential.
In return, Teaching Personnel offer competitive weekly pay, ongoing support from your dedicated consultant, and access to a wide range of CPD opportunities to help you develop your skills throughout the placement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming school community and make a real difference as pupils move through the final term of the school year.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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