Waterhead Academy, is a proud member of the highly regarded South Pennine Academies Trust.

The Academy and Trust are committed to improving the lives of our young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds and our Academy has its ethos built around our vision of ‘Learning today, Leading tomorrow" in all that we do.

Our aim is to motivate and inspire our students, instilling in them the knowledge, skills and resilience needed to be successful in life by upholding our core values of Respect, Ambition and Determination.

The Academy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to support our Special Educational Needs team.

The successful candidate must demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, resilience and determination. You must be a strong team player and able to build effective relationships with our staff, students and parents/carers.

We offer a number of wellbeing benefits for all members of staff. These benefits include counselling services, physiotherapy service, cancer support service, a 24 hour GP Helpline and annual flu vaccinations.

If you are passionate, values driven and want to make a difference to our school community this is the opportunity for you.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff must share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring service check and the Academy’s Safer Recruitment policy and procedures. Please note two references will be taken up prior to the interview process, please ensure your referees are prepared and aware of your application.