Teaching Assistant — Outstanding Academy — South Manchester

Looking for a supportive and high-performing school environment in South Manchester? A popular Ofsted Outstanding 11–18 academy with a disciplined and aspirational student culture is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support learners across KS3–KS4. Role Overview The academy is recruiting for January 2026 . It is well-known for: exceptional progress across core subjects, a highly effective pastoral structure, excellent SEN support and intervention programmes, and leadership that invests in teaching assistants as part of the wider professional team. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral leads to support student learning. The Role As a TA, you will: support students in class across a range of subjects, provide small-group and 1:1 interventions, assist with the implementation of EHCPs and support plans, help establish routines, behaviour expectations and study skills, communicate effectively with staff and parents. The Department You will join: a strong inclusion team with experienced staff, a school with clear behaviour systems and routines, a student body that is motivated and ambitious. Benefits include: excellent CPD and TA training pathways, progression routes to HLTA or teacher training, supportive leadership and modern learning environments, strong emphasis on wellbeing and workload balance. Location: South Manchester Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Support Staff Scale