Teaching Assistant Level 1 SAN

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LG Pension 18.5%

Online training library

Paid training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Flu vaccination clinics

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is recruiting a permanent teaching assistant for Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School. You will work under the teacher to support pupils in class, delivering programmes and providing one-to-one help.

The role is full-time (35 hours per week) with preparation and supervision duties, and requires Enhanced DBS clearance. Key responsibilities include assisting with ILPs, ensuring a safe environment, and helping prepare and clear away after

Qualifications

• Able to adapt and respond to challenging situations
• Willingness to consider and try new ideas

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class under teacher supervision
• Deliver programmes of work and ILPs
• Provide one-to-one support to a child
• Assist in keeping the classroom and outdoor area safe
• Prepare the classroom for lessons and display work
• Supervise groups or whole classes as required

Skills

Adaptability

Open to ideas

Job description

Permanent teaching assistant post at Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School, run by Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust. Core work is supporting pupils in class under the teacher, including one-to-one support for a child and delivering programmes of work. Full-time at 35 hours a week, with classroom preparation and supervision of groups or occasionally whole classes. Enhanced DBS clearance is required, and the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

What the job involves

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

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Adapting and responding appropriately to challenging situations
• Openness to new ideas

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
• Satisfactory references
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Other pre-employment checks where applicable

Other

• Strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Commitment to working as part of a team
• Acting with the utmost integrity at all times
• Good sense of humour

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.5%
• Access to an online training library and accredited qualifications
• Opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, extended to family members
• Health Cash Plan paid by the Trust, covering optical, dental, therapies, health screening and discounts
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers