Teaching Assistant Level 2

Briscoe Lane Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Briscoe Lane Academy in Manchester is seeking a highly motivated teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff. You will provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the child throughout all aspects of school life, helping them reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will work with teachers across the school, contribute to safeguarding, and be fully committed to maintaining the high standards of the academy and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and enhanced DBS check required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support learners to reach their potential.
• Experience or qualification relevant to teaching assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and activities for pupils.
• Support the child throughout all aspects of school life and monitor progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to maintain high standards of teaching and behaviour.
• Contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practices across the academy.

Job description

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and talented teaching assistant to join our dedicated staff team. We require a teaching assistant who can provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities and support the child throughout all aspects of school life. Applicants must be committed to further enhancing the very high standards which already exist in the school and be patient and kind to support the child/ren in their transition.

The successful candidate will also be expected to make a valuable contribution to whole school development and to enriching the experiences of our pupils and will be fully supported by the school and the Trust.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you:

• Are hardworking and able to work as part of a team
• Have the relevant qualification/experience
• Have an understanding of learners needs and how to support them to reach their full potential

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and as we are an Academy who is committed to safeguarding our children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding Commitment

Forward As One are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references being sought before appointment is confirmed.

Applicants who are not notified by the interview date should assume that they have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to hearing from you.