Teaching Assistant Level 1 SAN

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Online training library

Paid training

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Flu vaccination

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

The Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Level 1 teaching assistant to support a pupil one-to-one and work with groups under supervision. The role supports the school's Catholic ethos and requires commitment to safeguarding.

The post is permanent and part-time, with duties including ILPs, classroom preparation, and assisting during lessons both indoors and outdoors. Visa sponsorship is not available; start date January 2027.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS and barred list check.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a child.
• Work with groups of pupils under teacher supervision, including delivering programmes of work.
• Implement individual learning plans (ILPs).
• Assist the teacher in keeping the classroom and outdoor environment safe.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work, and clear it afterwards.
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes in or outside the main teaching area.

Skills

Moral principles

Adaptability

Job description

This permanent part-time Level 1 teaching assistant post sits at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School, appointed by Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust. The core of the work is one-to-one support for a child, alongside supervising pupil groups and delivering programmes of work under the teacher. It is a Catholic primary setting, where applicants need not be practising Catholics but must support the school's ethos. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is January 2027.

What the job involves

• Provide one-to-one support to a child
• Work with groups of pupils under teacher supervision, including delivering programmes of work
• Implement individual learning plans (ILPs)
• Assist the teacher in keeping the classroom and outdoor environment safe
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work, and clear it afterwards
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes in or outside the main teaching area

Skills & knowledge

• Strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Ability to adapt and respond to challenging situations

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS and barred list check

Other

• Openness to new ideas and a good sense of humour
• Committed to teamwork
• Acting with integrity at all times
• Satisfactory references
• Commitment to the school's Catholic ethos
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5% employer contributions
• Access to an online training library and fully accredited qualifications
• Opportunities to access other paid training
• Confidential employee assistance programme, extended to family members
• Trust-paid health cash plan covering optical, dental, therapies, health screening, gym and retail discounts
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers