Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Teaching Assistant (0.3)

Grade 4 SCP 12 - 17, £28,598 - £31,022 per annum  

£8,684 - £9,719 (Subject to continuous service/experience)

Part Time, 2 days (13 hours per week) Monday & Friday

Term Time only plus 1 week

Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, creative, and enthusiastic individual to join our team on a part-time basis. The role involves working with students aged 11–18, including those with additional needs, supporting teaching and learning both within the classroom and through targeted small group and one-to-one interventions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference, contributing to the development of young people, and supporting them to become confident, respectful, independent, and resilient individuals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is empathetic and able to build strong relationships, establishing trust and rapport with students, staff, and parents.

• Acts as a positive role model and is confident in challenging expectations while contributing effectively as part of an established team of education professionals.

• Is a confident and effective communicator with both adults and young people.

• Has high standards of numeracy and literacy and can inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

While previous experience in an educational setting would be advantageous, it is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate high personal standards, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for working with young people of all needs and abilities.

This role would be particularly well suited to individuals considering a career in teaching, as the Trust offers strong professional development pathways, including access to 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: Cranmer Trust Vacancies

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 with a generous employer contribution

• 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  Vacancies to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: **Monday 18 May 2026 @ 09:00

Interviews: w/b 18 May 2026

Start Date: September 2026

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. 

** Applicants are advised to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised deadline should a high volume of applications be received.