Teaching Assistant - Level 2 - Maternity Cover

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Teaching Assistant - Level 2 - Maternity Cover

E-ACT Royton & Crompton Academy | Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration

At E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy, we incorporate our core values of Honesty, Excellence, and Aspiration into everything we do. We believe that  Together we will achieve Excellence,  with every child unlocking their full potential.

We take pride in fostering a fully inclusive and caring ethos, setting high standards and expectations for all. Safeguarding is at the heart of our academy, and our aim is to ensure that all our students are happy, supported, and challenged in a safe, high-quality learning environment.

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who shares our values and is passionate about fostering ambition and aspiration in students this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Together, let's shape a future where excellence is not just achieved but becomes a way of life.

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Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside talented staff to help pupils achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working with individuals, small groups, and whole classes under the direction of the class teacher.

• Support pupils' learning and development in the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support programmes.
• Assist teachers in preparing learning materials and classroom activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.

Pay range: SCP 4-6 - £20,098.78 - £20,740.77 - FTE: £26,016.00 - £26,847.00 - Maternity Cover - 32.5 Hours/39 Weeks per year

• GCSES English & Maths
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork and organisational skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive educational practices

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the…