Teaching Assistant

Edgar Wood Academy; Birch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Edgar Wood Academy is a modern secondary school serving Middleton and Heywood. We seek a dedicated role to raise attainment, support students with SEND and promote inclusion.

You will work with teachers and support staff to deliver targeted interventions and mentoring, using your specialist knowledge in SEND, SEMH, literacy or numeracy. Opened in 2021 with state-of-the-art facilities, we offer a supportive team, professional development and a culture of resilience, empathy and respect within the

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Experience supporting students with SEND or behavioural needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A flexible, resilient and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and high expectations for all students.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers and support staff to raise learning and attainment.
• Provide targeted support for students with SEND, reducing barriers to learning.
• Encourage independence, self-esteem and inclusion for all students.
• Lead small group interventions and offer mentoring support.
• Use specialist knowledge to make a meaningful impact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Adaptability

Safeguarding commitment

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Experience with children ages 11-16

Job description

• Work alongside teachers and support staff to raise the learning and attainment of students.
• Provide targeted support for students with SEND, reducing barriers to learning.
• Encourage independence, self-esteem, and inclusion for all students.
• Lead small group interventions and offer mentoring support.
• Use your specialist knowledge (e.g. SEND, SEMH, literacy or numeracy) to make a meaningful impact.
  At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Experience of working with children aged 11-16, ideally with SEND or behavioural needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A flexible, resilient and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and high expectations for all students.
  Edgar Wood Academy is a modern, thriving secondary school serving the communities of Middleton and Heywood.

Opened in 2021 with state-of-the-art facilities, our mission is simple: to help every student realise their potential and thrive in all aspects of life. Guided by our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Responsibility and Respect, we are proud to be part of the Altus Education Partnership.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, ambitious and supportive team.
• Work in a new school building with excellent facilities.
• Access to high-quality professional development.
• Benefits package including Cycle to Work scheme, free Employee Assistance Programme, and generous holiday entitlement.