Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Droylsden Academy; Tameside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Droylsden Academy invites applications for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) on a maternity cover basis. The role will support pupils with targeted needs, supervising individuals and small groups to help them access the full curriculum.

The post is part-time (32.5 hours per week), fixed-term until 16 May 2027, with 39 weeks per academic year. The salary scales from £20,502 to £21,504 per annum, with DBS checks and safeguarding commitments to be observed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals and small groups of students with targeted needs to accelerate progress.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of intervention activities with the Curriculum Leader Learning Support / SENCO.

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Maternity Cover

Pay Scale: Grade D (Points 7-10). Actual salary £20,502 to £21,504 per annum

Contract: Temporary, TTO (39 weeks per academic year)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 25 September 2026 at 12 noon

Start Date: ASAP

Contract End Date: 16 May 2027, or sooner dependent on the post-holders return date

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a well organised, inspirational Teaching Assistant to assist our students to catch‑up with their learning in order that they can access the full curriculum. This role will supervise both individual and small groups of students who have been identified as having targeted needs, in order to accelerate their progress and learning and ensure that such students develop good attitudes to learning. This role will also work with the Curriculum Leader Learning Support / SENCO to assist with the planning and delivery of any intervention required.

The Trust

From 1st January 2022, Droylsden Academy has become the founding member of the Tame River Educational Trust. You can find more information about this at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community‑based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post‑16 studies or apprenticeships.

The School

Droylsden Academy is a good school; this is a very exciting time to join us as we continue to build a team of committed professionals who are driven in making our vision of becoming outstanding a reality.

"Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy"

"Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves"

"Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards"

"Pupils behave well and work hard"

"Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain"

"Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time"

"An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world"

"Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra‑curricular clubs"

Droylsden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre‑employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.

We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.

Our school is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.