Key Role Information

Salary
25185.00-25989.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
23/02/2026 12:00
Interview
3 March 2026
Start
20 April 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC Payscale | NJC4 - NJC6
Department
Teaching & Learning Support
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
35.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Co-op Academy New Islington

 

Teaching Assistant

 

Permanent

 

Full Time

 

Contracted hours: 35 hours per week

 

Salary: Grade 3

 

Start Date: 20th April 2026

 

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic teaching assistant, to join our school.

The role is initially for a fixed term period, to start in as soon as possible, but with the possibility of extending further. We are looking to appoint experienced practitioners with a calm and patient personality, people who have a good sense of humour and are great team players.

We are looking for practitioners who are enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible. It is essential to have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

 

Experience and or qualifications for this sort of work is crucial and needs to be clearly demonstrated in any application.

 

We strongly recommend that prospective candidates come and visit us.

 

Part of the Co-op Academies Trust, Co-op Academy New Islington is a successful school in the heart of Manchester’s city centre.

 

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 25th February 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

 

Please ring the school on 0161 273 8007, or email us at newislington@coopacademies.co.uk, or visit the school website to arrange a visit, for an application form and further information https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/

CV’s are not accepted as part of our recruitment process. Applications must be on our application form (returned in Word or Google Doc, not pdf format), which is available along with other supporting information on our website: Co-op Academy New Islington: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/


If you have any queries about this vacancy please contact Ashleigh Kenny on 0161 273 8007 or email Danielle.kenny@coopacademies

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk

 

To apply for this position please use the link provided below:

https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Emp/Campaign/DetailsEmpView?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-1062

 

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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

 


About Us

Co-op Academy New Islington

Joshua Berry

Joshua.berry@coopacademies.co.uk

10 Hugh Oldham Way
Ancoats
Greater Manchester
M4 6EY

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.