High Level Teaching Assistant

Full job description
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Salford
£30,060 - £32,115 per year

Salary:
SCP17 - SCP21 FTE £30,060 - £32,115
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
15 August 2026
Job overview
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


About Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
King William Street, Salford Quays
Manchester
M50 3UQ
United Kingdom
+44 161 886 6500

We are delighted you are thinking of joining Oasis Academy MediaCityUK.

Oasis Academy Media City UK is a mixed, mainstream, Christian secondary school in Salford, Manchester. The school caters for students aged 11-16 and has approximately 700 pupils enrolled. It boasts a £25 million building equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

Principal

Paul McEvoy

What we give our staff:

strong CPD opportunities within the Oasis family and through external training
a supportive Leadership Team
access to a fully developed curriculum to support with work/life balance
opportunities to take on more responsibilities within the academy and within the wider Oasis, such as the National Lead Practitioner roles
invitiations to National, Regional and Specialist Conferences
support through Regional Improvement Networks
and more!
Being a part of the Oasis family of academies means that you will have a supportive network of leaders, teachers and specialists around you to support you and the academy in our shared vision of delivering exceptional teaching. We are also connected to our Oasis Community Hub, offering support to the wider community and getting involved in incentives that truly change lives.

Apply today and become part of something special. Become part of Oasis Academy MediaCityUK.

Vision and values

Oasis Academy Media City UK puts Christian core values at the heart of everything it does. The school strives to value every individual and protect their rights to freedom and choice. It welcomes students of all faiths or none. Teachers are committed to equality and inclusion, as well as to providing an excellent education for every pupil. They aim to help each individual develop academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally and environmentally.

The secondary school concentrates on core subjects such as English and maths, but it also makes sure there are plenty of extra-curricular activities on offer. It has a sports hall and a dance, recording and drama studio, as well as a multi-use games area and theatre.

Ofsted report

“The wider development of pupils, including their spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness, is a strength of the school. The ethos of OCL is strongly reflected in the ethos of the school. Pupils are highly valued.”

View Oasis Academy Media City UK’s latest Ofsted report
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