Level 3 Teaching Assistant Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manchester-based primary school seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. The role includes direct support in small groups and one-to-one settings, working alongside specialists for effective child development. Experience with children with SEND is crucial, alongside relevant qualifications and a collaborative mindset. Commitment to safeguarding and professional growth is essential in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive staff environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to pupil’s learning and personal development.
• Willingness to undergo first aid training.
• Understanding of child development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children in specialist Resource Provision.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups with children.
• Liaise with external agencies for bespoke programmes.

Skills

Experience with children/young people with SEND

Numeracy/literacy skills at NQF Level 2

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Teamwork ability

Understanding of the national/foundation stage curriculum

Education

Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme

Tools

Relevant technology use

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

To join our team, you will need to have a strong commitment to pupil’s learning, as well as caring and supportive qualities.

Our children’s personal development and their achievements are very important and the adults at Barlow Hall work with great dedication and enthusiasm to make sure that each child achieves the very best they can.

• Experience of working with children/young people with SEND, and those with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties where appropriate
• 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 eg 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 support is equally accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of the pupils.
• Personal commitment to continuous self‑development.
• Personal commitment to continuous school improvement.

Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring) check.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate an enjoyable work place with highly trained, dedicated and supportive staff as well as a commitment to your own learning journey and continuing professional development.

Further details about the role

Barlow Hall Primary School is part of Connect Alliance Trust. Connect Alliance Trust, based in Manchester, formed in September 2025 and consists of five Manchester Primary Schools. These include, Barlow Hall Primary School, Beaver Road Primary School, Brookburn Community Primary School, Cavendish Community Primary School and Northenden Community School.

The trust is committed to building a strong family of schools, enhancing educational standards and opportunities for our local communities. Our shared vision and values underpin our trust’s development: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of collaboration and an inclusive environment built on respect. The executive trust leaders have a strong track record in school improvement, having improved schools in need of support and championed the development of teaching talent through local teaching hubs.

Barlow Hall Primary School is a mainstream school located in Chorlton, Manchester. We currently have 221 children on roll. Our school has a two‑year old provision within our Children’s Centre, which we lead, and we have a Resource Provision for 7 children with Autism and/or Development Language Delay (DLD).

Our children come from a variety of backgrounds, religions and cultures. More than two thirds of our school population come from ethnic minority backgrounds with about 40% of our children having English as an additional language. Approximately 35% of our children have some level of SEND. 56% of children are eligible for pupil premium funding.

This post will involve supporting children who are in our specialist Resource Provision, working alongside our specialist teacher. This will involve working directly with the children in small group or one‑to‑one teaching, as well as occasionally supporting them in their mainstream classrooms.

It will require some liaising with external agencies, such as Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy in order to deliver the children’s bespoke programmes.

There will be support required during unstructured times such as break and lunch times, in order to facilitate and co‑ordinate activities promoting social interactions between pupils.

You will work under the direction of the Headteacher and the Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for SEND and the Resource Provision, and will be supported by our specialist staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition, from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.