Job Description

Grade: Grade 5 points 12-17

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term Time Only

Actual Salary: 21,510 - 23,333

Interview Date: Wednesday 10

th

December 2025

Required from January 2026.

The Governing Board of Newhey CP School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant at Level 3 to join our successful and supportive team of committed professionals.


The post available is for the Early Years Unit for this academic year but may be subject to change in future years. The post is for 32.5 hours per week 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 Friday 5 December 2025.

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.


This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not re-apply.