Dynamic Teaching Assistant | Support, Inclusion & Growth

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Job summary

Prospere Learning Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Mainstream) for CHS South in Manchester. This permanent, full-time post is 30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week, with a starting full-time equivalent salary of £26,016 and pro-rata £19,180.

You will support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development under teachers and heads, work in a vibrant, inclusive secondary school, and help create a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Holds Level 2 qualifications (or equivalent/higher) in English and Maths.
• Demonstrates excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Can build strong, professional relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• Works effectively as part of a team and shows a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups under teacher supervision, including implementing Individual Learning Plans.
• Promote inclusion and equal access to learning.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour.
• Attend to students’ personal and welfare needs.
• Prepare classrooms and resources for lessons.
• Provide clerical and administrative support.
• Assist with behaviour management.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as required.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and data protection policies.
• Supervise pupils during classroom and outdoor activities.
• Contribute to the wider ethos and aims of the school.
• Participate in training and performance development.

Skills

Experience with children

Child development understanding

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Prospere Learning Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Mainstream) for CHS South in Manchester. This permanent, full-time post is 30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week, with a starting full-time equivalent salary of £26,016 and pro-rata £19,180.

You will support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development under teachers and heads, work in a vibrant, inclusive secondary school, and help create a safe, positive learning environment.