Your Role

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children with Special Educational Literacy Needs? At Co-op Academy Swinton, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in our SEND provision.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant within our SEND Provision, you will deliver bespoke, specialist education tailored to meet the evolving needs of SEN pupils, including those with complex requirements.  You will develop and implement personalised learning to support each pupil’s unique needs and abilities. Use innovative teaching methods and resources to engage and inspire young learners. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and growth

We are looking for candidates who:  

●       Support teaching and learning across the academy, working closely with class teachers to assist in the delivery of high-quality education for all pupils.

●       Under the direction of the SENDCo and Literacy Lead, deliver high quality support within day-to-day lessons as well as targeted phonics-based literacy interventions to pupils identified as needing additional support in reading and early literacy skills.

●       Promote and help secure higher standards of literacy across the academy, with a particular focus on phonics acquisition and reading fluency.

●       Work with individual pupils and small groups both in and out of class to support learning, behaviour, and personal development.

●       Plan and deliver structured phonics sessions using the school’s phonics programme, whilst adapting content to meet pupils' individual needs.

●       Monitor and track the progress of pupils receiving literacy and phonics support by keeping accurate records of interventions and outcomes.

●       Provide regular progress updates and feedback to the Literacy Lead, SENDCo, and class teachers to inform teaching strategies and support planning.

●       Build and maintain positive working relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents to ensure clear communication and a consistent approach to support.

●       Assist with the preparation of learning materials, classroom organisation, and other general TA responsibilities, including supporting pupils during lessons, transitions, and other school activities.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt classroom materials and approaches for pupils with additional needs, particularly in relation to literacy development.

Why us?

At Co-op Academy Swinton, We have an established culture in which openness and fairness is encouraged. Students, teachers and the wider community work together in a professional and efficient environment. Caring for others is promoted at Co-op Academy Swinton, where we understand that everyone is valued. We aim for high achievement in an environment which is based on rewards, not sanctions. We share the common values of ‘respect’ and ‘honesty’.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. 

• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)

• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!

• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)

• Co-op Funeralcare benefit

• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More! 

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.