Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Grade 4, SCP 12-17 (27,711 - 30,060)

Actual salary 21,037 - 23,544 (dependent on continuous service and experience)

32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 days

Fixed Term Contract to start from September 2025

We are looking to appoint an energetic and creative person to work with our students, aged 11-18, including those with additional needs. You would be supporting teaching and learning in the classroom as well as running small group and one to one intervention. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who has a passion for actively contributing to society, helping to develop tomorrow's adults and supporting them to become confident, respectful, independent and resilient.

Following our recent Ofsted inspection, we have once again been awarded a grading of Outstanding and this includes our SEND provision. More details about our work can be found on our website

We are looking for someone who:

Is empathetic and can build trust and rapport with students, staff and parents. Acts as an excellent role model and can challenge the norms whilst working as part of a well-established team of education professionals. Is a confident communicator with adults and children. Has high standards of numeracy and literacy and is able to inspire and motivate young people to be the best they can be.
Whilst it would be an advantage, applicants do not necessarily need to have worked in education but must have their own high academic standards and expectations and be enthusiastic and passionate about engaging with young people of all needs and abilities. The role would also suit someone who is looking for a career pathway into teaching, particularly since the Trust has its own teacher training school.

Working for The Blue Coat 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.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching 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 Blue Coat School, 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 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 Central Oldham location close to good transport networks
The Blue Coat 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 vacancy Supporting Documents section. The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 14 July 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 27,711.00-30,060.00 per year

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/07/2025
Reference ID: Teaching Assistant
Expected start date: 01/09/2025