Teaching Assistant - 35
Ref: SCH-C-oAT-0560 13 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: NJC Payscale | NJC7 - NJC11The Role
Basis: Permanent, term time + 5 days
Start date: Wednesday 20th August 2025
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 - 4:30
Salary Scale: NJC Grade 4 - £24,584 - £27,269 (pro-rata), Actual salary £21,144 - £23,454
We wish to appoint a reliable, experienced 1-2-1 and small-group Teaching Assistant to support a new Year 12 student with transition from secondary school and day-to-day college life. The person we are looking for will be an excellent communicator, who has initiative and a ‘can do’ attitude. You’ll be part of a dedicated team who enable our College to make a real difference to the lives of young people in East Manchester. As a Teaching Assistant at Connell you will be valued and recognised as an essential part of our team. At Connell you will find a happy and cooperative work place.
Employee benefits include:
• Free Gym and Pool access at the East Manchester Leisure Centre (no restrictions on hours)
• Local government pension scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work
• Co-operative credit union
• Health-care cash-back scheme
• Season ticket & rental deposit loans
• Discount on various Co-op branded products
An excellent career and professional development offer is at the heart of the College’s commitment to you. Our core co-operative values define us. Every member of staff follows our ‘Ways of Being’;
• Do what matters most • Be yourself, always • Show you care • Succeed together.
Connell Co-op staff have the rare opportunity to be a catalyst for social change by transforming the lives of the young people in the communities that we serve. We are a small college and we know our staff and students well. We work in a modern building and embrace the latest technology. We are an inclusive community. The college experience we offer has a significant impact on every student and we work to ensure that they enjoy learning, excel in their chosen subjects and exceed prior expectations to reach their goals. If you share our belief that poverty and deprivation should never limit the quality of a young person’s educational experience or their levels of achievement, then we would love to hear from you.
Connell is an inclusive and diverse community and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
The closing date for applications is: Monday 30th June, 9:00am. Interviews will be held in early July.
Any questions, please contact us via email: hr@connell.ac.uk
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
Essential
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Skills
| Experience | |
|---|---|
| Experience working with children with special educational needs, either in a classroom or other educational setting |
Essential
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| Experience of working with SEND pupils and their families. |
Essential
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures |
Desirable
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| A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.
Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
Connell Co-op College
301 Alan Turing Way
Manchester
Lancashire
M11 3BS
Ellie Appelqvist-Dowie
hr@connell.ac.uk http://www.connell.ac.uk