Teaching Assistant

Co-op Academy North Manchester, Manchester, M9 7SS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Grade 4 - Full time salary - £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Actual salary £22,710.13 - £24,205.91

Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking  exceptional individuals who have the highest aspirations and expectations for young people and are passionate about ensuring that they can go on to lead a happy and successful life.  Working under the guidance of the SENDCO and an Assistant SENDCO, you will implement agreed programmes of learning with individuals or small groups both inside and outside of the classroom setting, ensuring that the highest standards continue to be met.

You will be able to develop and sustain strong routines, inspire pupils to engage widely across school, for example in extra curricular activities and leadership roles, and will maintain the highest of standards at all times.

Our core co-operative values define us. Every member of staff in our academy follows our ‘Ways of Being’;



And these with respect, commitment and trust underpin our culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and creative individual to play a crucial role in the Academy and be part of the Co-op Academies Trust, one of the top performing multi-academy Trusts in the country. Judged as Good by Ofsted in 2024, our academy was praised for its inclusive approach.

How to Apply

All applications must be made using the link that can be found on our website.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday, 1st July and successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Friday 3rd July 2026

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Co-op Academy North Manchester

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Co-op Academy North Manchester website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/co-op-academy-north-manchester

Co-op Academy North Manchester is a secondary school based in Blackley. We are extremely ambitious for our pupils and work hard to ensure that they leave the Academy equipped to lead happy and successful lives.

We are a sponsor-led Academy that is part of the Co-op Academies Trust. Through a great education the Trust is changing the lives of young people across the North of England. They work with us to empower teachers and young people to work together for a better education and community.

What makes our school unique is that the Trust is sponsored by the Co-op Group. This relationship means that staff benefit from all the business expertise that has seen the Co-op grow to be one of the most ethically driven and respected businesses in the country.

Values and Vision

Respect - for ourselves, each other and our community

Commitment - to strive to achieve our best and support others to achieve their best

Trust - in ourselves and each other

Ofsted
We are delighted that in February 2019, Ofsted declared us a 'Good' school. Inspectors said, "staff are approachable and unwaveringly considerate of pupils' emotional and physical well-being."

https://northmanchester.coopacademies.co.uk/

Twitter - @CoopAcademyNM

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