Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Behaviour Guidance & Support

Ss John Fisher & Thomas More; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 4 to support students with behavioural needs. The role focuses on pastoral support and working with groups under teacher supervision to deliver therapy and ILP-based programmes.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in supporting students with additional education needs, experience with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and a collaborative approach within a

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Experience with children/young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to students
• To work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy and programmes of work and implementation of ILPs

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications Required:Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent Start Date: 23rd November 2026 Salary: £25,825 - £29,129 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Behaviour, Guidance & Support at Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School.

The successful candidate will working specifically with children who have behavioural needs.

The role:

• Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to students
• To work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy and programmes of work and implementation of ILPs

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong background in supporting students with additional education needs
• Experience of working with children/young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• 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 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
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

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.