Teaching and Learning Assistant

About the Role

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a new and ambitious secondary school at the heart of Radcliffe. We are a five-form entry, 750-place academy for 11–16 year olds, which opened its doors in September 2024 with our founding Year 7 cohort. Each year we will grow, welcoming a new intake of Year 7 pupils, and by September 2028 we will be at full capacity, serving every year group. Our academy exists to provide Radcliffe with a truly outstanding school – one that raises aspirations, strengthens community pride, and transforms the life chances of every young person we serve. As a free school built from the ground up, we have the rare privilege of creating our culture, curriculum, and systems with clarity and purpose, shaping excellence one year group at a time. Like all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] schools, we have a distinctive leadership specialism. This means we deliver a rigorous, knowledge-rich academic curriculum alongside a character-forming leadership programme. Pupils are not only equipped with the qualifications and skills they need to succeed but are also inspired to serve others, contribute positively to society, and become leaders in their communities and beyond. Our belief is simple but profound: every child in Radcliffe has the capacity to succeed at the highest level.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people's lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] community.

You Will Have

• A NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you'll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person's future - our STAR values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Our Commitment

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Supporting Documents

Job Description and Person Specification (PDF)