Teaching Assistant Level 1 SAN

Ss John Fisher & Thomas More; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SAN on a permanent, part-time basis (31.5 hours per week) to provide one-to-one support to a child. The role involves working with pupils under teacher supervision, assisting with ILPs and ensuring a safe classroom and outdoor environment.

The successful candidate will join a caring team, support lesson preparation, display work, and supervision of classes as required.

Qualifications

• Provide one-to-one support to a child.
• Work with groups of pupils under supervision of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clearing afterwards.
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Responsibilities

• To work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs
• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Humour

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time, 31.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Salary: £20,297 - £21,084 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SAN on a permanent part-time basis at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School .

This is to provide one to one support to a child.

The role:

• To work with groups of pupils under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs
• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards
• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Act with the utmost integrity at all times

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.