Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Ref: 001306
Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 per week, term time only plus 3 days

Salary: Grade 2 (SCP 4-6) Actual Salary £19,502

From September 2026

Every person is welcome at St Matthew’s, a Cranmer Education Trust School. We are seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, motivated, committed and passionate about supporting children with additional needs in school. St Matthew’s CE Primary School is a vibrant and highly ambitious two form entry school located in Chadderton, Oldham. The school has a strong and clear vision, inclusive Christian ethos and is at an exciting phase in its development which we would love you to be a part of! You can read more about us on our website which features our very strong OFSTED inspection report from October 2023.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can contribute to the school’s success and work hard to achieve this.
• Is caring, committed and highly motivated
• Will work flexibly with the changing needs of the school
• Is hard working and a team player who can work on their own initiative
• Will access training and development to support the needs of the pupils
• Is committed to making a positive difference to St. Matthew’s community

Our school is proud to offer:

• A happy and welcoming Christian environment
• Well behaved children who are a credit to our school and are enthusiastic to learn
• A commitment to quality CPD
• A strong, forward thinking leadership team
• Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues
• An engaged, supportive and effective governing body
• Close and well-established links with the local church and community

Working for St Matthew’s CE Primary means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside St Matthew’s CE Primary the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

This position will be based at St. Matthew’s CE Primary but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution

St. Matthew’s CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Friday 27 November 2026 at 12pm

Interviews: Monday 30 November 2026

Start Date: Monday 4 January 2026

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.