Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; 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

Professional development and career‑op

Access to Trust‑wide networks and supp

A supportive, collaborative working en

Job summary

Ellesmere Park High School, part of Consilium Academies, is recruiting a teaching assistant to work alongside classroom teachers. The post centres on enabling pupils to engage with lessons, grow their self‑assurance and autonomy, and make steady progress, through individual and small‑group work and delivery of intervention programmes.

The role sits within a dedicated team focused on inclusion and positive behaviour, and would suit someone considering teaching or children's services.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
• Deliver learning, care and support programmes under the guidance of teachers.
• Support pupils individually or in groups.
• Assist with implementing education and behaviour plans.
• Deliver intervention programmes.
• Monitor pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Help build pupils' confidence and independence.
• Help create an engaging classroom environment.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
• Work closely with teachers and students within and beyond the classroom.

Skills

Positive relationships

Child development

Diverse learners

Inclusion

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Ellesmere Park High School, part of Consilium Academies, is recruiting a teaching assistant to work alongside classroom teachers. The post centres on enabling pupils to engage with lessons, grow their self-assurance and autonomy, and make steady progress, through individual and small-group work and delivery of intervention programmes. The role sits within a dedicated team focused on inclusion and positive behaviour, and would suit someone considering teaching or children's services. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January 2027.

What the job involves

• Support pupils to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning
• Deliver learning, care and support programmes under the guidance of teachers
• Support pupils individually or in groups
• Assist with implementing education and behaviour plans
• Deliver intervention programmes
• Monitor pupil progress
• Promote positive behaviour
• Help build pupils' confidence and independence
• Help create an engaging classroom environment
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive environment
• Work closely with teachers and students within and beyond the classroom

Experience

• Experience of working with children or young people

Skills & knowledge

• Building positive, constructive relationships with students and staff
• Understanding of child development and barriers to learning
• Supporting students with a range of learning and additional needs
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and positive behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Necessary standard of spoken English under the Public Sector Fluency Duty

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• All relevant pre-employment checks

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Working effectively as part of a team and willingness to learn and develop professionally

What’s offered

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