Teaching Assistant at Trinity CofE High School

Trinity CofE High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HSF Health Plan Core Scheme

Greater Manchester Pension Scheme

Staff Wellbeing Fund

Cycle to Work

Fitness Suite access

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Trinity CofE High School in central Manchester is seeking two Teaching Assistants to join our high-performing, inclusive secondary school. You will support students’ learning, wellbeing and inclusion, with responsibilities including safeguarding, intervention delivery and classroom support.

Experience with SEND and a background in safeguarding are valued. The role involves term-time hours (08:15-15:45) with a pro rata salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.
• Numeracy and literacy skills at least level 2 or equivalent.
• Qualification to NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with students who have SEND and ability to support inclusion.
• Strong admin skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to drive minibus and have access to own transport.
• Excellent communication and teamwork, with initiative to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support and supervision in lessons and targeted interventions.
• Assist with safeguarding, wellbeing, behaviour support and monitoring progress.
• Support with administration and contribute to student independence and inclusion.

Education

NVQ L2 TA or equivalent

Job description

About this Role

• Teaching Assistant (2 vacancies)
• Contract term: Permanent, Full-time
• Contract type:Term-Time only, 35 hours per week. The working hours are 08:15-15:45
• Scale:Grade 3, Points 5 (£26,427 FTE), which equates to a pro rata salaryof £22,149.

This is a great opportunity to comeand work in our highly rated secondary school in central Manchester. To providecomprehensive support to the students' learning, wellbeing and inclusion,particularly those with SEND, delivering targeted interventions, monitoringprogress, assisting with classroom management, safeguarding, behaviour support,administrative tasks, and promoting students' independence while contributingpositively to the school community.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team;
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• Experience and understanding ofsafeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake trainingin these areas;
• Numeracy and literacy skills atleast equivalent to RQF Level 2;
• Qualified to NVQ L2 TA orequivalent qualifications or experience; or willingness to obtain one;
• Ideally have the followingrelevant knowledge and/or experience:
  • Significant classroom experience as a TeachingAssistant or similar role;
  • Experience of working with students who haveSocial, Emotional and Mental Health needs;
  • Ability to build positive and professionalrelationships with students and their parent(s)/carer(s);
  • Experience and knowledge of working with andcontributing to the assessment, planning, production and review process ofEHCPs;
• High level administrativeskills and an excellent eye for detail;
• Willingness to drive mini busand access to own transport;
• Be professional, flexible andinnovative, with experience of undertaking a wide variety of duties and anability to deal skillfully with unanticipated situations;
• Excellent communication skillswith the ability to work well within a team, yet able to demonstrate an abilityto work unsupervised utilisingtheir own initiative;
• Well organised with anadaptable and positive approach to all aspects of the workload;
• Supportive of the school'sexcellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supportsstudent attainment.

Training willbe provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on 21thSeptember 2026.

Interviews arecurrently scheduled on Wednesday 30thSeptember 2026 in the following week, interview invitation will be sent through email for selected candidates.

TrinityCE High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of youngpeople and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safeguarding andChild Protection Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy. The successfulapplicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, includingchecks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.