Level 1 Teaching Assistant- EHCP Learning Support

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent school in Manchester is seeking a Full-Time Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term position starting September 1, 2025. The role involves supporting learning, managing pupils, and assisting teachers with various classroom tasks. Candidates should possess skills in numeracy and literacy, and have experience working with children. This opportunity is perfect for those committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support access to learning and provide general support for pupils.
• Work with small groups of children under supervision of the teacher.
• Attend to children’s personal needs including welfare matters.

Skills

Working with children

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Teamwork

Use of technology

Education

Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 2
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £24,027 per annum

The post holder will report to the Teacher / Senior Teaching Assistant. Apart from other colleagues in the school, the main contacts of the job are: Head Teacher, SENDco, teaching staff, other support staff and pupils.

A teaching assistant level 1 may be called upon occasionally to provide cover supervision for a whole class for a session/lesson e.g. in an urgent situation.

However, they will not be required to set or allocate work to the pupils, as this will be determined by the class teacher.

The Teaching Assistant must carry out his or her duties with full regard and commitment to the Governing Body and City Council Policies.

Where the postholder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.

Main Duties Support for pupils

• To support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff.
• To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of ILPs
• Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
• Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

Support for Teachers

• Provide curricular clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, making lists, collection of monies
• Under the direction of the teacher, prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards, as appropriate
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested (e.g. provide a written statement on pupil progress to the teacher)
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher

About the Candidate

For this job we are looking for:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
• Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
• Ability to use relevant technology e.g. photocopier
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate

Personal Style and Behaviour

• Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
• Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
• The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
• Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils
• Personal commitment to continuous self-development
• A commitment to school improvement
• Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS check.

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation