Teaching Assistant Level 2

E-ACT the Oldham Academy North; Failsworth; Presencial; GBP 20 000 - 27 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension scheme

Life cover

Annual leave 31 days

Cycle to Work

CPD opportunities

TLR progression

Resumo da oferta

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning for individuals and small groups. The role focuses on promoting social, emotional, and academic development, and assisting with individual education and behaviour plans.

You will work closely with teachers to create a safe and inclusive learning environment, contributing to positive pupil outcomes within a 32.5 hour/week, 39 weeks/year schedule.

Qualificações

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• TA2 qualification or relevant experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of how children learn and the ability to motivate and engage pupils.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use ICT to support learning

Responsabilidades

• Supporting teaching and learning activities for individuals and small groups of students
• Promoting pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Assisting with individual education and behaviour plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider academy staff.
• Helping to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

Conhecimentos

GCSE English and Maths

TA2 qualification

Knowledge of child learning

Communication skills

Teamwork & ICT

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Key responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning activities for individuals and small groups of students
• Promoting pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
• Assisting with individual education and behaviour plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider academy staff.
• Helping to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

Qualifications and Skills

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• TA2 qualification or relevant experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of how children learn and the ability to motivate and engage pupils.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use ICT to support learning

Pay range: £20,098.78 - £20,740.77 - FTE: £26,016.00 - £26,847.00 - SCP4-6 - 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially.

We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole.

Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community