High Level Teaching Assistant

Full job description
Employer
Oasis Academy MediacityUK
Location
Salford, Greater Manchester
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Contract Length
Permanent
Salary
SCP17 - SCP21 FTE £30,060 -£32,115
Posted
24th July 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
15th August 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1500164
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Contract Type :Permanent
Contract Length: Permanent
Job ID: 1500164
Join Our Journey to Outstanding – Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Alternative Provision)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? We’re looking for a committed and inspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our on-site Alternative Provision team and help ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and student achievement.

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is firmly on the path to ‘Outstanding’. Joining us means becoming part of a forward-thinking, well-resourced school with a supportive culture and a strong focus on staff development. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practice, enriched by cutting-edge digital tools, and strengthened by embedded community partnerships. It's an ideal setting for professionals who want to grow within a nurturing Academy family.

Our purpose-built campus, opened in 2012, offers an exceptional teaching environment with specialist suites for media, performance, sport, and dance. Located in the heart of Salford Quays, we’re easily accessible with excellent public transport links.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a relentless commitment to raising standards and student achievement
Works effectively as part of a collaborative and ambitious team
Is passionate about character development and student wellbeing
Brings perseverance, determination, and resilience to every challenge
Can motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential
Thrives on achieving ambitious goals
Embodies the values and ethos of Oasis
Has a great sense of humour and a positive outlook
In return, we offer:

The chance to be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team
Exceptional professional development and training opportunities
Access to cutting-edge facilities and resources
Ongoing support from our extensive network of Oasis academies and partners
A truly rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact on students’ lives
If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of an inspiring community, we’d love to hear from you.

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is part of Oasis Community Learning, a nationally respected trust with 52 academies across the UK and 12 international hubs. We are driven by a clear mission: to inspire and empower every student to become a resilient, respectful, and responsible citizen.

We offer a robust CPD pathway, including access to national and regional conferences, leadership opportunities (such as National Lead Practitioner roles), and peer networks spanning Oasis’s 53 academies. Staff describe the school as “family-like”, where they are valued, supported, and encouraged in both their personal and professional growth.

Should you require any further information or an informal chat please contact Owen McGrattan


Higher Level Teaching Assistant Oasis Media City UK - ARC (1)
Safeguarding Statement:
Oasis Academy MediacityUK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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