Teaching Assistant Level 1

Old Hall Drive Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 7FU

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 2, Spine Point 4 working 39 weeks per year (salary to be pro rata)

Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summary

Are you passionate about improving life chances for children by providing them with the very best education? Are you ready to tackle a new challenge alongside a strong and supportive team? Do you want to join a Trust dedicated to your ongoing professional development? If so, Wise Owl Trust might be the perfect place for you!

About Us

Wise Owl Trust is a fast-paced, innovative educational trust dedicated to providing outstanding learning experiences. Now a family of five schools, our academies include Old Hall Drive Academy in Gorton, Seymour Road Academy in Clayton, Briscoe Lane Academy in Newton Heath, Park View in Miles Platting and Peel Hall Primary in Wythenshawe.

Our motto is simple: Together, everyone achieves more. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking approach, aiming to give every child the opportunity to thrive.

Find out more about us at wiseowltrust.com.

Wise Owl Trust is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1

We currently have a fixed term Teaching Assistant Level 1 vacancy available at Old Hall Drive Academy. We’d be delighted to hear from you:

• Are enthusiastic, hardworking and able to work as part of a team
• Have the relevant qualification/experience
• Have an understanding of learners needs and how to support them to reach their full potential

This post is fixed term until 31st August 2027.

What Wise Owl Trust Offers You

Joining Wise Owl Trust means becoming part of a friendly, diverse school community, with the opportunity to:

• Teach in a stimulating, supportive environment that values every child’s learning journey
• Benefit from a forward-thinking leadership team committed to staff development
• Access future promotion opportunities across our growing Trust

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining our happy and thriving Trust, please complete our application form and submit it by 12 noon on 19th September 2026. Please note that CVs are not accepted; all parts of the application form must be fully completed.

Safeguarding Commitment

Wise Owl Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

Looking to the future

As part of an exciting new chapter, Wise Owl Trust will merge with Forward As One Church of England Multi-Academy Trust from 1st November 2026 creating a stronger organisation serving our children, families and communities. Following the merger, the Trust will operate under the name Forward As One, with Sophie Murfin, current Chief Executive Officer of Wise Owl Trust becoming CEO of the newly merged Trust.

We look forward to welcoming passionate, committed educators to our team. If you’re not notified of an interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Wise Owl Trust - Together, Everyone Achieves More

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, the post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references
will be sought before appointment.

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 Old Hall Drive Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 458 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Old Hall Drive Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-hall-drive-academy

Wise Owl Trust is a fast paced, innovative Trust that is passionate about giving our children the best education.
We currently have 5 primary academies within our Trust;
● Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton
● Seymour Road Academy, Clayton
● Briscoe Lane Academy, Newton Heath
● Park View Community Academy, Miles Platting
● Peel Hall Primary Academy, Wythenshawe

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester