Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Manchester is seeking well-qualified Teaching Assistants for a Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs. The role offers excellent opportunities for progression in a supportive, faith-based environment.

You will work as part of a dedicated team to inspire high-quality learning, collaborate with families and agencies, and contribute to sustaining the school's ethos and pastoral care.

Qualifications

• An excellent TA with the ability to inspire and support high quality learning for all pupils.
• A TA skilled and experienced in supporting children and young people with a variety of needs.
• Dedicated to improving the life choices of all children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Work as part of a team to inspire others and sustain the school and its Catholic ethos.

Skills

Inspiring learning

Support children with diverse needs

Teamwork

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An excellent TA with the ability to inspire and support high quality learning for all pupils.
• A TA who is skilled and experienced in supporting children and young people with a variety of needs.
• Dedicated to improving the life choices of all children.
• Committed to partnership with families and other agencies.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about SEND.
• Able to work as part of a team and inspire others.
• Committed to sustaining and developing the school and its Catholic ethos.

What the school offers its staff

• A lively, creative and inclusive school committed to improving the lives of children & young people.
• A supportive and friendly environment.
• The opportunity to work in partnership with the other staff members in developing the pastoral and learning culture of the school.
• An ambitious, dedicated and hardworking team, consistently supporting the school on its journey to Outstanding.
• A Governing Body who is supportive and passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas and committed to the professional development of staff.

Further details about the role

The Governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint well-qualified, ambitious and committed Teaching Assistants who will join the school team on the next stage of its journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for suitably experienced Teaching Assistants, with a proven record of success. The position provides excellent opportunities for further career progression.

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.