Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (with Personal Care)
E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is an inclusive secondary academy located in Oldham.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the class teacher to support pupils’ learning.
- Run structured intervention programmes for identified pupils.
- Assist in the implementation of EHCPs.
- Provide personal care where required (toileting, feeding, hygiene).
- Deliver specialist interventions as trained (sensory circuits, SLCN programmes).
Remuneration
Pay range: SCP 6-12 – £20,078.01 – £22,093.61 – FTE: £25,989.00 – £28,598.00. Permanent, starting September 2026.
Qualifications and Skills
- GCSE Maths and English minimum grade C or equivalent.
- TA3 qualification or relevant experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them.
- Ability to work with an individual child or with a group.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of methods.
Benefits
Financial and Lifestyle
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.
Professional Growth and Development
Investment 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.
Culture and Wellbeing
People‑first culture values every colleague. Support for wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of the Trust.
Commitments
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.
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