Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to recruit a Teaching Assistant in a new school which opened its doors in September 2021 and which serves the local community in Middleton and Heywood.  

This role would suit a person with experience and a passion for working with children aged 11–16 with SEND and behaviour, social, emotional and mental health issues. We are an expanding school, with an intake of 120 places from September 2021, followed by a further 180 places offered for September 2022. We want to employ enthusiastic teaching and support staff that will grow with the school.

We are based on a temporary site in the grounds of Hopwood Hall College, Middleton Campus whilst the new school is completed. From September 2022, Year 7 and Year 8 students at Edgar Wood Academy will be the first to experience our new school building in Bowlee, Middleton, with its modern, state-of-the-art facilities, designed to allow our students to flourish academically, culturally and artistically.

To work at Edgar Wood Academy, you must aspire to be an outstanding colleague. You must be willing to share and learn. We wish to appoint someone who will help us to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in the borough.

In return, we promise a supportive and enjoyable working environment and the resources needed to carry out the role to the highest standards, including a bespoke professional development programme to support you with your future career aspirations.

Closing date: Friday 8th July 2022 

Candidates will be shortlisted and given interviews as we receive applications 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.