Teaching Assistant

Location: RochdaleContract: Full-Time, Term-Time OnlyStart Date: February 2026Hours: 08:30 - 15:30Pay Rate: £103.00 - £110.00 per day

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Rochdale. This is a long-term opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and development, both academically and emotionally.

In this role, you will work closely with pupils across the primary age range, including those with SEN or additional learning needs, providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support. You will become part of a supportive staff team that values collaboration, initiative, and building positive relationships, giving you the chance to make a real difference in children's day-to-day learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

As Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:

• Provide focused one-to-one and small-group support within the classroom
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, preparation, and assessment
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupils with SEN or additional needs
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and independence
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and well-organised learning environment

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a primary school setting
• A good understanding of the primary curriculum
• A patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
• Be able to provide two professional, child-related references covering the last two years

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most recent CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks.

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