Teaching Assistant

* Teaching Assistant

NEWFast Apply# Teaching Assistant Employer Location :
Bury, Lancashire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
Grade 4, (SCP 13-16) - £25,186 - £25,989 FTEPosted:
26th February 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
12th March 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1536087

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and ambitious secondary school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with teachers and students helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic progress, personal development, and wellbeing.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons across a range of subjects
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to students, including those with additional needs
* Assist in the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
* Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe learning environment
* Support students with literacy, numeracy, and study skills
* Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff
* Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities where appropriate
** Tottington High School
** is committed to the continued professional development of all members of staff and the sustained successful performance of all its academies.

At THS we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence.

We want to inspire our school community to believe they can achieve their high aspirations and will be successful in the future.
** We will accomplish this by:
*** Working as a team and promoting inclusivity
* Striving for greatness everyday
* Being inspired to reach our goals
** All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
**** Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen.
** At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our
** people are our greatest asset**, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to **"exactly like nothing else”
** and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where
** integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.
** If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.
** Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.
**** Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.
**** In our secondary schools,
** we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to curriculum design, to ensure all our schools have breadth and ambition for all students, regardless of their starting points and barriers. Standard curriculum models…