Teaching Assistant

Irlam and Cadishead Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Staff discount

Eight INSET days per year

Personal day

Training and development

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Irlam and Cadishead Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes for all.

The successful candidate will enrol on and complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification within 18 months if not already held, and will support students with SEND, assessments and activities across Key Stages 3 and 4. A safeguarding focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to students with SEND to ensure access to the curriculum.
• Deliver targeted intervention programmes in small group and one-to-one settings.
• Assist with planning and adapting activities for individual needs.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENDCo.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and resilience.
• Support use of ICT and assistive technologies.
• Prepare and maintain learning resources and equipment.
• Support homework clubs, booster sessions and other activities for Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assist with examinations, assessments and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

ICT

Job description

Working closely with the SENDCo, teachers, parents and external professionals, you will play a vital role in ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes for all.

The successful candidate will be required to enrol on and successfully complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification within 18 months of appointment if they do not already hold an equivalent qualification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing in-class support to students with SEND to ensure full access to the curriculum.
• Delivering targeted intervention programmes and supporting students in small group and individual settings.
• Assisting teachers with planning and adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Monitoring and recording student progress and providing regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCo.
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Supporting students' use of ICT and assistive technologies.
• Preparing and maintaining learning resources and specialist equipment.
• Building positive relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Supporting homework clubs, booster sessions and other learning activities across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assisting with examinations, assessments and administrative duties as required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
• Has a passion for supporting students with SEND.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with students, staff and families.
• Is patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What we offer:

• We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eye care and flu vaccinations;
• Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemes and more.

• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days- giving you eight in total);
• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want.

• We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career;
• We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.

United Learning: A place where you can thrive

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants

Closing date - 30th October 2026

Interview will be held on Friday 6th November 2026.