Teaching and Learning Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Teaching and Learning Assistant to join their dedicated team in Radcliffe. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in a supportive educational environment. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, along with experience in secondary education and supporting students with special educational needs. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on nurturing talent, this position promises a rewarding career path in the education sector. Join a team that values excellence and strives to empower students to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Pension Schemes

Generous Holiday Entitlements

Healthcare Cash Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Dedicated individual to provide tailored support to pupils.
• Experience working with children in secondary school settings.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop learning for young people.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Experience with SEN

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

A Level or equivalent

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Star Radcliffe Academy

Star Radcliffe Academy is a five-form entry, 750 place, 11-16 secondary school in Radcliffe.

The academy opened in September 2024 and will admit a new Year 7 intake each year, reaching full capacity with pupils in all year groups in September 2028.

Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism providing a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or A Level or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a secondary school or other setting.
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs (SEN).
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

Star Academies is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, Star Talent Academy . With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits , including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 0161 329 7400.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 at midnight.

Proposed Start Date: Monday, 01 September 2025.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.