Teaching Assistant 3

Barton Clough Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Clough Primary is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the class team and wider school community. The role involves assisting the teacher with pupil care, enabling learning through differentiated activities, and helping create a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will be able to engage with all pupils, build relationships, and contribute to high-quality CPD opportunities through the school Trust.

Qualifications

• Duties include assisting the teacher to provide care and support for pupils.
• Support learning through planned and differentiated activities.
• Preparation of an effective learning environment and promoting safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher to provide care and support for pupils.
• Support learning through planned and differentiated activities.
• Prepare an effective, organised learning environment.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils.
• Engage with all pupils and build positive relationships.

Job description

Here, at Barton Clough Primary, we recognise the value of effective teamwork, and our Teaching Assistants are very much part of both our class teams and the wider school community. Their input forms an integral part of our provision and is valued by all staff, including the Senior Leadership Team.

Duties include assisting the teacher to provide care and support for pupils, to support learning through planned and differentiated activities, preparation of an effective learning environment, and promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils.

You will have a dynamic, exceptional, and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all our pupils

Previous experience in a school setting would be beneficial but is not essential, however the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they can engage with all our pupils and build positive relationships.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.