Teaching Assistant Level 3

Rochdale

Term Time

£22,332 - £26,238

Permanent

Expires 31/10/2025

Required - As soon as possible

About this Role:

Are you a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children to flourish? Do you want to work in a school where Christian values underpin all we do?

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the learning, well-being, and development of our pupils.

This role requires passion, organisation, excellent communication and initiative as you will have a direct impact on children's outcomes and opportunities.

If you are passionate about education, eager to support students in their learning journey, and ready to make a positive impact in the classroom, St James' wants you. Our desire and commitment for every child to be safe, happy and to achieve well, no matter the barriers they may face, is our priority.

Join us in shaping the future of education

We are looking for someone who;

• Has a commitment to supporting our students to achieve their very best.
• Is a nurturing person.
• Has strong behaviour strategies
• Has excellent strategies to communicate with children
• Is an excellent team player.
• Has the ability to use their own initiative
• Is enthusiastic and reliable
• Is confident working with individual children and creating learning opportunities based on individual needs.

In return we can offer:

• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• An enthusiastic and committed staff
• A leadership team committed to continuous school improvement
• A very friendly and welcoming school community
• Fantastic CPD opportunities are available within the school and the Trust.
• Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.4%
• Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme

Why work for the Watergrove Trust and St James?

The Wategrove Trust is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust, situated in the West Pennine area, where community and faith schools work in partnership to serve our diverse local area. The schools share the same drive and determination to promote the best possible academic standards, whilst developing children of unique character, preparing them well for their lives ahead.

How to Apply:

Please complete our online application form here.

Deadline: Friday 31 October at 9am

Interviews will take place on: Friday 07 November 2025

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and online search checks) will be sought.

At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust 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 pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven't heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

• St James' Teaching Assistant Level 3

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