Engage Teaching Assistant, Level 3

Abraham Moss Community School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraham Moss Community School, part of The Dean Trust, is seeking an Engage Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team in Manchester. You will work under the guidance of teachers to support Engage pupils, helping them access learning and participate in activities.

You will contribute to personalised support plans, build positive relationships with pupils, and promote inclusion and welfare within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide support for Engage pupils, ensuring safety and access to learning activities.
• Assist with development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans and personal care programmes.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact according to individual needs.
• Set challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teaching staff.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under teacher guidance.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Act as a keyworker to nominated pupils.

Job description

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Engage Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Abraham Moss Community School, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF.

The core purpose of the role is to work under the instruction/guidance of teachers/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for Engage pupils.

Key responsibilities:

1. Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those who are in Engage, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
2. Assist with the development and implementation of individual education/ behaviour plans and personal care programmes including pastoral, social, and welfare matters.
3. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
4. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
5. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teaching staff.
6. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
7. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
8. Act as a keyworker to nominated pupils.

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust.We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.