Post 16 Teaching Assistant Level 2

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
NEW PARK ACADEMY
Waterslea, Off Green Lane
Eccles
Manchester
M30 0RW
Tel: 0161 532 3254
Email: admin@newparkacademy.org

POST-16 LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT - Start Date: As soon as possible, September 2026 at the latest
Band 4 Scp 12-17

New Park Academy is pleased to advertise for the position of Level 2 Teaching Assistant in our Post-16 Provision.

As a Teaching Assistant within this team, you will support the delivery of a broad, creative and varied curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of students with complex needs, including SEMH and Autism.

Working closely with the Lead Teacher, you will help provide engaging educational experiences that motivate and re-engage pupils who are unable to access mainstream school settings for a variety of reasons.

You will play a key role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, adapting learning approaches to suit individual abilities, interests and learning styles.

The role involves helping pupils access a diverse curriculum which may include core subjects, life skills, enrichment activities, computing and interest-based learning opportunities to encourage confidence, independence and positive engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career while making a meaningful difference to vulnerable and often underachieving young people. The role requires resilience, patience, empathy, and a flexible approach, and would suit someone experienced in working with students aged 1418.

Suitable candidates will have:
Experience supporting or mentoring students with SEN, particularly SEMH and Autism
The ability to build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals
Experience adapting support strategies to meet a range of educational and emotional needs
Experience carrying out dynamic risk assessments to maintain safe working practices

To be considered for this position, you must:
Be able to provide two employment references
Have the legal right to work in the UK
Hold a full clean driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

What We Offer
Local Government Pension Scheme
Strong CPD and development pathways
A supportive and collaborative staff team
A leadership team that understands the demands of SEMH settings

Safeguarding
The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all those working for the Trust to share this commitment.

An online search will be carried out, and a self-declaration form will be required from shortlisted candidates.
This post is subject to a satisfactory two-year reference history, which we will endeavour to seek prior to interview, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website by following this link https://www.thesovereigntrust.uk/policies-1/

Visit the Academy
We strongly encourage candidates to visit New Park Academy to fully understand the role and environment.
To arrange a visit, please contact: Laura Clegg: lclegg@newparkacademy.org or Ruth Shields: rshields@newparkacademy.org

Equal Opportunities
The Sovereign Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Closing Date - Monday 8 June 2026 at 8:00am
Shortlisting Date - Tuesday 9 June 2026
Interview Date - Wednesday 10 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early