Level 1 Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Harry Smith Community College in Macclesfield is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join the SEND/Inclusion Team. The role focuses on supporting students' learning, wellbeing and personal development under the guidance of teachers and Inclusion staff.

The post emphasizes an inclusive, relationship-based approach to help every child be known, valued and supported, with duties to improve attendance and engagement and to foster independence.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support students' learning, wellbeing and personal development.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.
• Support students to develop independence.
• Work to improve students' attendance and engagement.
• Help students achieve positive educational and personal outcomes.
• Work under the direction of teachers and Inclusion staff.
• Contribute to a relationship-based, inclusive approach so every child is known, valued and supported.

Job description

This Level 1 Teaching Assistant post sits in the SEND/Inclusion Team at the Aspire Learning Hub, part of Sir Harry Smith Community College, an 11-18 academy in the Aspire Learning Trust. The work centres on supporting students' learning, wellbeing and personal development, under the direction of teachers and Inclusion staff, to help them overcome barriers and build independence. The setting is a nurturing, relationship-based environment with an emphasis on inclusion. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check, with a January 2027 start.

What the job involves

• Support students' learning, wellbeing and personal development
• Help students overcome barriers to learning
• Support students to develop independence
• Work to improve students' attendance and engagement
• Help students achieve positive educational and personal outcomes
• Work under the direction of teachers and Inclusion staff
• Contribute to the Trust's relationship-based, inclusive approach so every child is known, valued and supported

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Enthusiastic, caring and resilient
• Passion for supporting students to reach their full potential