Teaching Assistant Level 2

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST

MANOR ACADEMY

Manor Avenue, Sale, M33 5JX

Band 4, SCP 12-17

Salary
: £28,598 - £31,022 (pro‑rated to term time only)

Working Pattern
:
Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year

Employment type
:
Permanent

Pension
:
Local government pension scheme, including a generous employer contribution.
Benefits
:
Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for work travel, through monthly interest‑free salary deductions;
Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of wellbeing services.

An opportunity has arisen for a TA2 to join our hard‑working and dedicated support team working across the academy.

Manor Academy is a Good school held in high regard both locally and nationally. We are a proud member of the Sovereign Trust. The Sovereign Trust is a thriving Multi‑Academy Trust currently consisting of four special schools covering a whole range of SEND and phases of education.

Our school is a special school for children with identified Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), Autism and moderate learning difficulties. All children have an Educational, Health and Social Care plan (EHCP). Staff work alongside other agencies to ensure the very best outcomes for both our children and their families.

As a team, we are strongly committed to offering our children an excellent education in partnership with their families and the local community. We are now looking to recruit a teacher who shares our values, energy and commitment. If you are flexible, creative, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people with complex profiles, we would love to hear from you.

• Be motivated by our core values;
• Be passionate about supporting our most vulnerable children;
• Have the emotional resilience needed to work with young people who have a range of complex needs;
• Have the inter‑personal skills needed to foster positive relationships with children, other staff members, parents and other agencies;
• Be able to demonstrate high levels of empathy and understanding for children who have experienced difficult times;
• Possess excellent teaching and classroom management skills;
• Have a good understanding of the National Curriculum expectations together with a secure knowledge of how to differentiate this for the learning needs of all children;
• Have an energetic, enthusiastic approach to their role in an academy, displaying high energy levels in order to provide creative and dynamic lessons;
• Hold high expectations of themselves and others;
• Have a strong commitment to teamwork.

• Friendly, interesting children who want to succeed;
• Parents and carers who are supportive and willing to work together to provide consistent support between home and academy;
• A staff team who are dedicated to providing a trusting, supportive and secure base for all;
• Bespoke performance management to ensure you have the support you need towards fulfilling your career aspirations;
• A forward‑thinking environment where innovation and current research are used to ensure our provision is the best it can be;
• A unique academy that encompasses a variety of teaching methods and learning styles;
• An experienced leadership team who are keen to support all to achieve their goals and future aspirations.

To be considered for this vacancy you should complete the attached application form. Please note that only applications on the application form, directly to HR, will be considered. Candidates who submit a CV will not be short‑listed. Completed applications that show your ability to meet the requirements for the role are to be returned to  to arrive by 9 am on the deadline day.

The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working for the Trust to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out, and a Childcare Declaration form will be required from shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to a satisfactory two‑year reference history, which we will endeavour to seek before interview, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Keeping Children Safe in Education policy: a copy can be found on our website by following the link

Closing date for receipt of applications:
Friday 19 June 2026. Shortlisting:
Friday 19 June 2026. Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Manor Academy – Week Commencing Monday 22 June 2026.

Manor Academy TA2 Candidate