Teaching Assistant Level 2; personal care

Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (with personal care)

E-ACT Oldham Academy North is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our supportive team. This rewarding role combines classroom support with personal care, helping students access learning and develop independence in a safe, inclusive environment.

You will work closely with teachers to support pupils with additional needs, including delivering tailored interventions, assisting with personal care routines, and promoting wellbeing and dignity at all times. Strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting young people are essential.

In return, we offer a welcoming school community, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

• Provide in-class support to pupils, assisting with learning activities and helping them stay engaged
• Deliver targeted interventions and adapt resources to meet individual learning needs
• Support pupils with personal care needs, ensuring dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence and confidence
• Work closely with teachers and SEND staff to implement individual education plans (IEPs)
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Pay range: SCP4-6 - £19,456.87 - £20,078.01 - FTE: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 - 32.5 hours per week - 39 weeks per year.

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience supporting children or young people in an educational or care setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet diverse needs
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.