Teaching Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings across retailers

Employee Referral Scheme

Bespoke career pathways

Competitive salary

5 INSET days + 3 planning days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Salford City Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students in achieving their full potential within our inclusive school community. You will work with teachers, pastoral staff and the SEND team to provide high-quality support for learning and to remove barriers to education.

We offer a supportive environment within United Learning, commitment to staff development, CPD opportunities, and a range of benefits described in the advert.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably in a secondary school setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Patient and adaptable with a commitment to supporting all learners.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to participate in safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons, individually and in small groups, to enhance learning and engagement.
• Assist teachers with the preparation of learning materials and classroom activities
• Provide targeted support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring individual needs are met
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and independence in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Help monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Support students' social, emotional, and personal development
• Contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Assist with educational visits, enrichment activities, and other school events as required
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Skills

Experience with young people

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Job Description

Post: Teaching Assistant

Salary UL PayScale Band 2 Vocational Points 3 - 6 (£25,918 - £28,090 FTE)

Contract: Full time 37.5 hours, Permanent , Term time + contract

Role Purpose

Salford City Academy is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring Teaching Assistant to support students in achieving their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and the SEND team to provide high-quality support for learning, helping to remove barriers to education and ensuring all students can access the curriculum and thrive within our inclusive school community.

What can we offer?

• The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers


• Employee Referral Scheme


• Bespoke career pathways for every member of staff


• Competitive salary


• 5 INSET days per year +3 additional planning days each term, dedicated to development and planning.


• The benefits of working in a successful multi-academy trust and full access to ongoing CPD


• Cycle to Work Scheme

Why Join Salford City Academy?

At Salford City Academy, we are committed to transforming lives through education and providing every student with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. As part of United Learning, one of the UK's leading education groups, we offer a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment where staff development and wellbeing are a priority. Our values of Ambition, Confidence, Creativity, Respect, Enthusiasm and Determination underpin everything we do, creating a culture where both students and colleagues can thrive. We invest in our people through high-quality professional development, opportunities for career progression, and a strong sense of teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference to young people's lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking and values-driven school community, Salford City Academy is an excellent place to build your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons, individually and in small groups, to enhance learning and engagement.


• Assist teachers with the preparation of learning materials and classroom activities


• Provide targeted support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring individual needs are met


• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and independence in line with the school's behaviour policy


• Help monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff


• Support students' social, emotional, and personal development


• Contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment


• Assist with educational visits, enrichment activities, and other school events as required


• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Person Specification

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience of working with young people, preferably in a secondary school setting.


• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Can build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.


• Is patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting all learners.


• Has strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Shares our commitment to raising aspirations and improving outcomes for every student.


• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

At Salford City Academy, we are committed to developing confident, successful learners and are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will make a positive contribution to our ambitious and supportive school community.

We reserve the right to close this post earlier than the closing date should we need to. The offer of this post is subject to all pre-employment checks including DBS . Salford City Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. This responsibility necessitates a child protection policy and robust procedures. Each student’s welfare is of paramount importance. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be read on our website.