Senior Teaching Assistant - Safeguarding & Wellbeing

Manchester Enterprise Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Manchester Enterprise Academy is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing) to join MEA Central. This vital role focuses on promoting pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and delivering targeted emotional, behavioural and pastoral support to students who require additional help to feel safe and ready to learn.

You will work under the direction of senior staff, build positive relationships with pupils, contribute to safeguarding practices, and deliver wellbeing interventions.

Qualifications

• Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)/NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

Responsibilities

• Act as a safeguarding-focused support for pupils, working under the direction of senior staff and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement in learning
• Deliver and support targeted interventions to meet individual pupil needs
• Build trusted, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Monitor and report concerns relating to safeguarding, welfare, or attendance in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, families, and external agencies
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, reports, and meetings where required
• Promote inclusivity and positive behaviour in line with the school’s values

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

Manchester Enterprise Academy is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing) to join MEA Central. This vital role focuses on promoting pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and delivering targeted emotional, behavioural and pastoral support to students who require additional help to feel safe and ready to learn.

You will work under the direction of senior staff, build positive relationships with pupils, contribute to safeguarding practices, and deliver wellbeing interventions.