Teaching Assistant - Level 2

The Radclyffe School; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension including life insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

The Radclyffe School seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils and work closely with class teachers to deliver targeted interventions. This part-time role (32 hours 30 mins per week, term time plus 5 days) focuses on pupils with SEND and progress monitoring.

The post requires commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice. Based at Radclyffe School, you will contribute to accurate record keeping, assist with marking, and support the Graduated Approach where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children’s learning
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records
• Committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Support planned learning activities under the direction of the class teacher
• Assist with monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress
• Provide feedback on learning, behaviour, and engagement
• Deliver and support targeted SEND interventions
• Support the use of Provision Maps, Pupil Passports, APDR documents, and EHCP guidance
• Contribute to accurate record keeping and progress tracking
• Assist with marking and use of the Graduated Approach where appropriate
• Act as a Personal Learning Guide (PLG) in line with school policy

Skills

Pupil support

Team player

SEND experience

Organised

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Grade 3 , SCP 6-11 (£20,382 - £22,070) Pro rata of £26,847 rising to £29,071

Part time (32 hours 30 mins per week), Term time plus 5 days

Permanent to start as soon as possible

The Radclyffe School is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in achieving their full potential. You will work closely with class teachers to support learning, track progress, and deliver targeted interventions, particularly for pupils with SEND.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Support planned learning activities under the direction of the class teacher
• Assist with monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress
• Provide feedback on learning, behaviour, and engagement
• Deliver and support targeted SEND interventions
• Support the use of Provision Maps, Pupil Passports, APDR documents, and EHCP guidance
• Contribute to accurate record keeping and progress tracking
• Assist with marking and use of the Graduated Approach where appropriate
• Act as a Personal Learning Guide (PLG) in line with school policy

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children’s learning
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records
• Committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding

Working for The Radclyffe School 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 The Radclyffe School, 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 Radclyffe School, 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.
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service.
• Convenient location for motorway(Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks

The Radclyffe School 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 job details’ documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Closing Date: 9 am Monday 28th September 2026

Interviews: week commencing 28th September 2026

Start date: ASAP

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