Teaching Assistant Level 3 for Alternative Provision

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 3.45pm, and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm (36 hours per week). This role is term time, plus 5 additional days during closure periods.

Actual Salary: £22,715 to £24,621

Copley Academy is a GOOD school (Ofsted, June 2024). Our latest Ofsted report describes that we are 'ambitious for pupils to succeed' and that leaders are 'considerate of staff workload and wellbeing' Most importantly, the report also says that students are 'proud to be part of this friendly school community'.

An opportunity has arisen to join the team as Teaching Assistant Level 3 at Copley Academy. The successful candidate will work in our Aspire Centre, an internal alternative provision for students. You will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of key staff to provide behaviour intervention to students and support them overcome barriers to their learning, both in our alternative provision area and in classrooms. This could include one-to-one and small group interventions with vulnerable students, those with SEND needs and students who require behaviour intervention to access learning.

Are you someone who: 

• Is always seeking to improve yourself and others? 

• Is able to motivate and inspire students at Copley Academy? 

• Is able to use experience, knowledge and skills to achieve impact?

• Has excellent communication/teamwork skills

The post is suitable for a candidate who has an experience of working with children and an who is seeking an opportunity to work in a friendly and highly purposeful environment within a culture where “better never stops”. You will benefit from a comprehensive CPD package to support you in your role. 

Great Academies Education Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to apply for or hold an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

If you would like any further information about the role, please contact Mr J Bond (Business and Operations Manager) on 0161 338 6684 or by emailing, mail@copleyacademy.org.uk . You can also visit our website to find out more about our Academy, https://copley.greatacademies.co.uk/. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 9am. We reserve the right to close applications early should there be enough suitable candidates apply.