Teaching Assistant - Level 3

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join their growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with students, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their potential. You will be part of a supportive team within a newly built academy, contributing to a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will be energetic, creative, and passionate about education, with a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. Join a forward-thinking Trust that values its staff and invests in their professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Generous holiday entitlement

LGPS career average pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Central location close to transport networks

Qualifications

• Commitment to ambition, excellence, and community.
• Ability to inspire students and build rapport with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs in a group or 1:1 setting.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and provide curriculum support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

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Start Date: September 2025

As we enter our fourth year of the school the Brian Clarke CE Academy is looking to appoint 3 inspirational and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistants.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a talented and committed staff that is growing a school from Year 7 up; supporting the development of its ethos and embedding that in the community of the school, having the benefit of a brand new building with all new facilities and supported by a local, successful and experienced Trust. Exemplary behaviour and a distinctive ethos based on our strongly held values will create a climate for learning where students flourish.

As a Teaching Assistant you will be working with the HLTA, SENDCo and other members of staff in the AfA department to plan and provide curriculum support and interventions to our students with additional learning needs, either in a group setting or on a 1:1 basis. We are looking for an energetic and creative person who may be seeking to gain experience working with young people, and wants to develop an understanding of how to support their learning. It would suit a dedicated Teaching Assistant or recent graduate interested in a future career in education or related field who is keen to learn more about students’ complex and additional needs and the best ways to overcome them. You must have warmth and empathy to establish relationships based on trust and respect with students.

In brief we are looking for:

• An individual committed to ambition, excellence and community who will work with the staff body to drive the growth and development of The Brian Clarke CE Academy to become an outstanding provider for young people and a school where staff, who are committed and ambitious for young people, take pride in and enjoy their work.
• An individual able to build relationships and rapport with students, parents, carers and colleagues, as well as communicating directly with relevant external agencies.
• Someone who will go the extra mile for students, not because they are asked to but because they want to; someone who will do their utmost to ensure that all of our students progress to the future destinations of their choice.
• Someone who will inspire students and the staff they work with.
• An excellent communicator with sound analytical skills and a flexible approach.

Working for The Brian Clarke CE Academy 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 Brian Clarke CE Academy, 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 The Brian Clarke Academy, Oldham, 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
• Schools: 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 with a generous employer contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Brian Clarke CE Academy 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 vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Apply here: https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/vacancies

Please note CVs are not accepted

Closing Date: 9am Monday 19 May

Interviews will be held: Friday 23 May 2025

The successful candidate must be available for new staff induction days on Thursday 28th August and Friday 29th August.

Start Date: September 2025

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