Teaching Assistant

Ellesmere Park High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Ellesmere Park High School in Salford is seeking a Teaching Assistant to work with teachers and students, helping learners access the curriculum and build confidence. You will support pupils individually or in groups, contribute to learning plans and create a positive, safe classroom environment.

The role is ideal for those considering a future career in teaching or educational support, with opportunities for professional development within Consilium Academies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Ability to build positive and constructive relationships with students and staff.
• Understanding of child development and barriers to learning.
• Willingness to support students with learnings and additional needs.
• Commitment to inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player and eager to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning, care and support programmes to enable students to access education and achieve learning goals.
• Support pupils individually or in groups, assisting with behavior plans and progress monitoring.
• Deliver intervention programmes and help create an engaging classroom environment.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Do you enjoy supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their very best?

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and students to support learning both within and beyond the classroom. You will help pupils access the curriculum, build their confidence and independence, and make positive progress in their education. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where all students can flourish.

About Us

Ellesmere Park High School is a vibrant and inclusive school serving the Eccles and Monton areas of Salford. Our vision is to"Be The Best We Can Be", and we are committed to providing an ambitious, inclusive and inspiring education for all learners, regardless of their background, needs or starting point. [

We pride ourselves on the strong relationships between staff and students, our rich curriculum and extensive extracurricular opportunities. Our school community is built upon high expectations, mutual respect and a shared commitment to helping every young person develop the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed for future success.

As part of Consilium Academies, we benefit from a collaborative and supportive network dedicated to Excellence and Equality with Integrity, ensuring both students and staff are supported to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children or young people.
• Can build positive and constructive relationships with students and staff.
• Has an understanding of child development and barriers to learning.
• Can support students with a range of learning and additional needs.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team and is willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup staff benefits platform.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters

The Role

You will work under the guidance of teachers to provide learning, care and support programmes that enable students to access education and achieve their learning goals. This may include supporting pupils individually or in groups, assisting with the implementation of education and behaviour plans, delivering intervention programmes, monitoring progress, promoting positive behaviour and helping to create an engaging classroom environment.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education and making a positive difference to young people's lives. It would particularly suit those considering a future career in teaching, educational support or wider children's services.

Applications and Information

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Ellesmere Park High School, please contact [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: On a date to be arranged.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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