Teaching Assistant

Levenshulme High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Membership

Wellbeing resources

Flexible working options

CPD and coaching

Leadership development pathways

Job summary

Levenshulme High School in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Faculty. You will work closely with teachers, the SENCo and other professionals to provide classroom support, deliver targeted interventions and help create an inclusive learning environment where all students can flourish.

The role offers opportunities to work with a diverse range of learners, including those with SEND, SEMH needs and additional learning barriers, across the curriculum and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children.
• Good standard of English, numeracy and IT skills.
• Ability to support learning across a range of subjects and adapt to differing needs of students.
• Patient, flexible and committed to inclusion with understanding of SEMH, EAL, speech and language support or outdoor learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective classroom support across the curriculum.
• Deliver targeted interventions and monitor progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence.
• Contribute to wider school life and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English literacy

IT skills

Job description

About Us

Levenshulme High School is an outstanding, high-performing, and inclusive girls’ school situated in the heart of the vibrant, multicultural community of Levenshulme, Manchester. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, Together, we create lives of opportunity.

Our ethos is rooted in the Co-operative Values, which have earned us the prestigious Quality Mark from the International Values-based Education Trust. These values shape our dedicated school community, inspiring every individual to achieve their personal and academic best.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards of education, empowering our students to become future leaders and responsible global citizens, ready to make meaningful contributions to the 21st-century world.

Please visit our website to learn more about us and contact: [e-mail] if you would like to arrange a visit to the academy prior to application.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Faculty and play a key role in supporting students to achieve their full potential. Working closely with teachers, the SENCo and other professionals, you will provide effective classroom support, deliver targeted interventions and help create an inclusive learning environment where all students can flourish academically, socially and emotionally. The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of learners, including those with special educational needs, disabilities and additional learning barriers.

As a valued member of our school community, you will support learning across the curriculum, contribute to monitoring student progress and promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and independence. You will also have opportunities to develop your skills through professional development and play an active part in wider school life, including enrichment activities, educational visits and intervention programmes.

About You

You will have experience of working with or caring for children and be passionate about helping young people succeed. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with students and colleagues, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team. A good standard of English, numeracy and IT skills is essential, together with the ability to support learning across a range of subjects and adapt to the differing needs of students.

The ideal candidate will be patient, flexible and committed to inclusion, with an understanding of how to support students' learning, development and wellbeing. Experience of supporting pupils with SEMH needs would be advantageous, as would knowledge of EAL, speech and language support or outdoor learning, although a willingness to develop in these areas is equally important. Above all, you will share our commitment to high standards, continuous improvement and ensuring every student has the opportunity to achieve success.

Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

At Levenshulme High School, we are proud to serve a diverse and inclusive community, guided by our co-operative values and a commitment to equality of opportunity for all students. The successful candidate will be part of a passionate and talented team dedicated to student success and professional excellence. We offer a highly supportive and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and professional development is prioritised. Together, we work to develop efficient and effective practices that achieve meaningful outcomes, while fostering a culture of openness, honesty, and wellbeing. If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and grow, Levenshulme is the place to thrive.

A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.

We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

• A minimum 20% PPA allowance for all staff
• Joint PPA time for departments to plan collaboratively
• A genuine commitment to wellbeing and effective workload management
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust-wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options
• Gym Membership

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Reference and identity verification
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.