Teaching Assistant 2 1:1 SEN

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academy trust is searching for part-time Teaching Assistants to support children in their educational journey. The successful candidates will work closely with children in various capacities, demonstrating a commitment to fostering creativity and personalized learning in an inclusive community. This role offers professional development opportunities within a motivating environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Staff wellbeing initiatives and benefits

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Maths and English required.
• Experience working with children in schools or nurseries essential.
• Experience with children 1:1 and children with SEN highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and learning processes in the classroom.
• Work closely with children to provide support tailored to their needs.
• Encourage children's independence and engagement in learning.

Skills

Experience working with children in schools or nurseries

Experience working with children 1:1

Experience working with children with SEN

Commitment to teamwork

Passion for creative and personalized learning

High standards for themselves and children

Education

Qualifications in Maths and English

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Part Time, 08:50am - 3:30pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Monday - Friday
Number of Positions: 2
Qualifications Required: Maths and English
Start Date: 1^st September 2025
Salary: £25,183 - £27,269 per annum

Gorton Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust, established in 2012, comprising 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton, and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.

Our shared vision emphasizes a consistent curriculum and teaching approach across our schools.

The International Primary Curriculum, with its eight learning goals, is embedded in all academies, ensuring rigorous and internationally recognized standards for pupils. The goals are:

• Resilient
• Ethical
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Thinker
• Adaptable
• Empathetic
• Respectful

We seek outstanding Teaching Assistants with:

• Experience working with children in schools or nurseries
• Experience working with children 1:1
• Experience working with children with SEN
• High standards for themselves and children
• A passion for creative and personalized learning
• A commitment to teamwork to achieve the best outcomes for children

About the Candidate

We offer successful candidates:

• An inclusive and diverse community
• Motivated, committed, and skilled staff
• Opportunities to collaborate across Vantage Academy Trust
• Strong support for professional development
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and benefits

About Us

To apply, visit our trust website at: Staff & Careers - Vantage Multi Academy Trust (vantageacademies.co.uk)

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We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post requires enhanced DBS checks, references, and compliance with relevant laws. DBS checks can be viewed here.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including right to work verification in the UK.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.