Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Mainstream)

CHS South; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHS South in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Mainstream) to join our supportive team. This is a Grade 2, permanent full-time post working 30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week, with a starting salary of £26,016, and the pro-rata is £19,180.

The role supports pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development under the direction of classroom teachers and the Headteachers, helping create an inclusive learning environment and contributing to safeguarding and positive

Formación

• Experience of working with or caring for children in a relevant age group.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• Willingness to learn as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Support access to learning for individuals and small groups, occasionally 1:1.
• Assist in preparing classroom resources and provide curricular admin support.
• Help manage behaviour in class and around the school.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and maintain records.
• Respond to pupils' wellbeing and welfare needs, including minor first aid.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Conocimientos

Experience working with children

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Educación

Level 2 English and Maths

Descripción del empleo

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (Mainstream) to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

This is a Grade 2 , permanent full time post working 30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The starting full-time equivalent salary is £26,016, and the pro-rata is £19,180.

Teaching Assistant is a rewarding role supporting students in a vibrant and inclusive secondary school environment. You will work under the direction of the classroom teachers and Headteachers to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development.

As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will:

• Support access to learning for individuals, small groups and occasionally on a 1:1 basis
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and provide curricular administrative support
• Support teachers in managing behaviour in class and around school
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and maintain accurate records
• Respond to pupils’ pastoral, social, health and welfare needs, including minor first aid
• Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

You will play a key role in building positive relationships with students, encouraging independence, and promoting high expectations for all.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Has a basic understanding of child development and learning
• Holds Level 2 qualifications (or equivalent/higher) in English and Maths
• Demonstrates excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Can build strong, professional relationships with students, staff and parents
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality and inclusion
• Works effectively as part of a team and shows a willingness to learn

You should be empathetic, resilient and proactive, with a genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Support for Pupils

• Work with small groups under teacher supervision, including implementing Individual Learning Plans
• Promote inclusion and equal access to learning
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour
• Attend to students’ personal and welfare needs

Support for Teachers

• Prepare classrooms and resources for lessons
• Provide clerical and administrative support
• Assist with behaviour management
• Undertake pupil record keeping as required

Support for the School

• Uphold safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and data protection policies
• Supervise pupils during classroom and outdoor activities
• Contribute to the wider ethos and aims of the school
• Participate in training and performance development

You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, the Safeguarding and Pastoral teams, SENCO, SLT, governors and parents to promote pupil wellbeing and positive outcomes.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.