Teaching Assistant

St Peter's RC High School VA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's RC High School VA in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis. The role supports pupils, including those on the SEND register, aligns with the Catholic ethos, and involves collaboration with teaching staff to foster inclusive learning.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing school, with opportunities for progression. DBS checks and right-to-work verifications are required as part of pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• GCSE minimum grade 4/C or equivalent required.
• Experience as a teaching assistant or in educational support preferred.
• Willing to undergo DBS checks and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• To work with teaching staff to provide support to specified pupils, particularly those defined as ‘barrierfree’ and those on the SEND register.
• To support the Roman Catholic character of the school, to establish good relationships with pupils and staff and to co-operate with the senior staff responsible for the school.
• Assist in class, support pupils’ learning, and contribute to the continued success of the school community.

Education

GCSE minimum Grade 4 or C and above

Job description

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours, 8.30-3.30 term time only + 5 training days
• Number of positions: 1
• Qualifications Required: GCSE minimum Grade 4 or C and above
• Start Date: As soon as all pre-employment checks are complete
• Salary: Estimated actual salary£21,089.20

To work with teaching staff to provide support to specified pupils, particularly those defined as ‘barrierfree’ and those on the SEND register.

To support the Roman Catholic character of the school, to establish good relationships with pupils and staff and to co-operate with the senior staff responsible for the school.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Teaching Assistant to join our high-performing, oversubscribed school.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate eager to begin a career in education, or for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for progression and a new challenge.

The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to the continued success of our school community.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.