EAL Teaching Assistant at Whalley Range 11-18 High School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WR1HS/75289

Location

Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M16 8GW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£22,711.00 - £24,207.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Grade 4, Points 7-11

Closing Date

8:00am, 26th Jan 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Term Time Only + Inset - 35 Hours Per Week

About Us

Whalley Range 11–18 High School is a popular, high-performing, multicultural inner-city girls’ comprehensive school with a thriving Sixth Form, located close to Manchester city centre. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust. Together, we create lives of opportunity.

Our recent academic results at GCSE include an Attainment 8 score of 52.04, exceeding both local and national averages. Similarly, our value added for Sixth Form A levels was 0.24 and for Vocational was 0.66 for the Extended Certificates and 0.72for the Diplomas, all well above average.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide targeted support for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL). In this role, you will deliver tailored interventions to individuals and small groups, as well as support students within mainstream lessons to ensure they can access the curriculum and make progress. You will work closely with teachers and inclusion leads to adapt resources, monitor progress, and promote an inclusive learning environment that celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity.

What We’re Looking For

You will have experience working with secondary school students and supporting learners with EAL. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. You should be patient, empathetic, and committed to inclusion, with a good understanding of safeguarding practices. Competence in using ICT to support learning and maintain records is required, and knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage. Above all, you will be a positive role model with a passion for helping students thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

“Staff appreciate how leaders and governors are developing ways to protect them from excessive workload.”

“Staff expect high standards of conduct. Pupils are well behaved in lessons and around the school site.”

A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.

We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
High expectations for all learners and staff
A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility
Tailored CPD and coaching
Trust-wide networks and learning communities
Leadership development pathways
Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options

How to Apply

Register or log in to MyNewTerm
Complete the application form
Include a personal statement tailored to the role
Submit your application before the deadline

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:

Enhanced DBS checks
Reference and identity verification
Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.