Teaching Assistant Level 2 Vacancy (Special/Additional Needs)

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

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  21 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday, term time only working 38 weeks per year. This post is funded externally until 31st August 2026. However, if the pupil leaves the school or the funding is withdrawn, the post may cease prior to the expiry date.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year fixed term
• Pay scale: Grade 3 point 4 (£24,404 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have a fixed term Teaching Assistant Level 2 vacancy available at Old Hall Drive Academy. We’d be delighted to hear from candidates who have:

We would be delighted to hear from you if 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 funded externally until 31st August 2026. However, if the pupil leaves the school or the funding iswithdrawn, the post may cease prior to the expiry date.

What the school offers its staff

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

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@wiseowltrust.com

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TA2 Advert.pdf - 702 KB (opens in new tab)

Privacy notice - Recruitment JAN25.pdf - 524 KB (opens in new tab)

JD and PS - TA2.pdf - 720 KB (opens in new tab)

About Old Hall Drive Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 470 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Old Hall Drive Academy website
• Email address: hr@wiseowltrust.com
• Phone number: 0161 370 2616
• 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

Arranging a visit to Old Hall Drive Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@wiseowltrust.com.

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