Teaching Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - Co-op Academy North Manchester

Co-op Academy North Manchester
Co-op Academy North Manchester
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Manchester, United Kingdom

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CO-OP ACADEMY NORTH MANCHESTER

Teaching Assistant

Salary Grade - Actual salary £19,177 - £20,622
Permanent Term Time Only + 5 Days


We are seeking exceptional individuals who have the highest aspirations and expectations for young people and are passionate about ensuring that they can go on to lead a happy and successful life.

Working under the guidance of the SENDCO and an Assistant SENDCO, you will implement agreed programmes of learning with individuals or small groups both inside and outside of the classroom setting, ensuring that the highest standards continue to be met.


You will be able to develop and sustain strong routines, inspire pupils to engage widely across school, for example in extra curricular activities and leadership roles, and will maintain the highest of standards at all times.

Our core co-operative values define us. Every member of staff in our academy follows our 'Ways of Being';

  • Do what matters most
  • Be yourself, always
  • Show you care
  • Succeed together
And these with respect, commitment and trust underpin our culture.


This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and creative individual to play a crucial role in the Academy and be part of the Co-op Academies Trust, one of the top performing multi-academy Trusts in the country.

Judged as Good by Ofsted in 2019, our academy was praised for its inclusive approach.


The role of Teaching Assistant is a key position within the academy, responsible for supporting the learning of pupils with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities.

Teaching Assistants at Co-op Academy North Manchester are highly valued and play a pivotal role at our highly inclusive school in securing the best outcomes for our most vulnerable learners.


We are looking for Teaching Assistants with either experience of working with young people with SEND or those who are wanting experience of working in an educational setting prior to undertaking a teaching qualification.

Our teaching assistants will be able to develop and sustain strong routines, inspire pupils to engage widely across school, for example in extra curricular activities and leadership roles, and will maintain the highest of standards at all times.


The SEND department at Co-op Academy North Manchester comprises a SENDCO, an Assistant SENDCO, a team of Higher Level Teaching Assistants and a number of experienced Teaching Assistants.

All members of the team act as key workers for specific pupils and build high quality relationships with the families of those children.

To support the working of the SEND team there is also an experienced pastoral team including Pastoral Managers for each year group, Safeguarding Professionals and Attendance Officers.

Staff Lead for CPD and offers bespoke training as well as opportunities for further development across Co-op Academies Trust.


Shaping the Future


Teaching Assistants will work within the SEND Team and with colleagues across the academy to deliver a shared vision for the personal development, attitude and safeguarding for pupils with SEND.


  • Developing the strategic vision and direction for the Academy, based on analysis of local and national need.
  • Ensuring that the SEND offer reflects the Academy's vision and values and those of our Trust.
  • Playing an active role in raising the aspirations and ambitions of our pupils, their families and carers and the local community.

Specific Areas of Responsibility

  • Working with allocated pupils who may have special educational needs and disabilities both individually and in small groups, either in the classroom or through other interventions
  • Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and key worker providing support, encouragement, guidance and assistance for learning, independence, practical activities and social skills.
  • Setting high personal standards of classroom practice to encourage effective learning and supporting pupils to achieve high standards of attainment and behaviour.
  • Encouraging pupils to interact with others in a positive manner through supporting the development of their social skills, resilience and ability to make positive choices.
  • Monitoring, tracking and analysing the impact of interventions and recording pupils' achievement and progress.
  • Writing and updating Access to Learning Plans as appropriate, in collaboration with pupils, parents and the SEND team
  • Establishing constructive relationships with parents and carers to review pupils' progress, exchange information, and support the highest standards of attendance.
  • Ensuring that pupils with SEND have access to all aspects of home learning and supporting home, school and multiagency links.
  • Ensuring that pupils with SEND have access to all aspects of academy life including extracurricular activities and trips.
  • With appropriate training attend to children's personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical, hygiene, minor
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