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Teaching Assistant Level 3 / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary: Actual salary £21,704.06 £26,875.46 per annum (appointment at Teaching Assistant Level 3 or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale
About The Role
Do you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the barriers they face?
Kingsway Park High School is seeking a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant Level 3 or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Inclusion Team.
Initially based within Seacole, our specialist inclusion provision, you will play a key role in supporting students who require additional academic, social and emotional support to successfully engage with school and achieve their full potential. Through positive relationships, high expectations and personalised support, you will help students build confidence, develop resilience and experience success both inside and outside the classroom.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school that places inclusion at the heart of everything it does. Depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, you will be appointed as either a Teaching Assistant Level 3 or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, with opportunities to lead learning and deliver targeted interventions appropriate to your level of experience.
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About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and flourish in school.
You Will
- Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, HLTA status or equivalent experience.
- Have experience of working with children or young people aged 1116.
- Have experience of supporting students with SEND, SEMH or additional needs.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
- Be patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Be committed to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every student.
- Be reflective and committed to your own professional development.
Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career or an established HLTA seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
At Kingsway Park High School, part of Altus Education Partnership, we are committed to investing in our people as much as we invest in our students.
We Offer
- A welcoming, supportive and highly collaborative staff team.
- The opportunity to work within our developing Seacole specialist inclusion provision.
- High-quality induction and ongoing professional development.
- Access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications and trust-wide career progression.
- Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and trust-wide projects.
- Modern facilities and an excellent working environment.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Benefits Programme, including:
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, wellbeing and lifestyle support.
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How To Apply
To apply, please complete the Altus Education Partnership application form and provide a supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the role.
Follow the link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148790/EDV-2026-KPHS-18389
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 (Midnight)
Interview Date: Friday 4th September 2026.
Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our pre-employment checks.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.
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