Teaching Assistant - Level 2

The Radclyffe School is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in achieving their full potential. You will work closely with class teachers to support learning, track progress, and deliver targeted interventions, particularly for pupils with SEND.

The purpose of this role is to:

·         Support planned learning activities under the direction of the class teacher

·         Assist with monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress

·         Provide feedback on learning, behaviour, and engagement

·         Deliver and support targeted SEND interventions

·         Support the use of Provision Maps, Pupil Passports, APDR documents, and EHCP guidance

·         Contribute to accurate record keeping and progress tracking

·         Assist with marking and use of the Graduated Approach where appropriate

·         Act as a Personal Learning Guide (PLG) in line with school policy

We are looking for someone who is:

·         Passionate about supporting children’s learning

·         Able to work effectively as part of a team

·         Confident supporting pupils with additional needs

·         Organised and able to maintain accurate records

·         Committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding

Working for The Radclyffe 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.

Alongside The Radclyffe School, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL 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 Radclyffe School, 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.

·         Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service.

·         Convenient location for motorway (Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks

Closing Date: 9 am Tuesday 23rd June 2026             

Interviews: Tuesday, 30th June 2026

Start date: September 2026

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time once we have received sufficient applications. 

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