The Governing Board of Newhey CP School are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join a committed team of staff at this caring and successful school. The post is to support a Year 4 pupil who has an Education Health Care Plan, to assist in their support and inclusion within a mainstream school, both within the classroom and with personalised learning, along with general Teaching Assistant duties.
The post is for 27.5 hours per week plus 5 hours lunchtime support and is term time only.
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. For further information please telephone the school on 01706 847658.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and
send completed applications to
office@newhey.rochdale.sch.uk
by 11.59pm on Wednesday 5 November 2025.
This is a fixed term contract linked to specific external funding by the Special Needs Assessment Team and is expected to end in July 2028 or earlier if the pupil leaves the school/funding ceases.
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 2025.
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