Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Behaviour Guidance & Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LG Pension Scheme

Online training access

Paid training opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Flu vaccination clinics

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School in the Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust seeks a permanent full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils with behavioural needs and lead pastoral activities under teacher supervision.

The role involves running therapy and programmes for small groups, developing ILPs, and working with colleagues to sustain a supportive Catholic environment. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional educational needs.
• Ability to implement ILPs and contribute to therapy programmes.

Responsibilities

• Work with children who have behavioural needs.
• Lead pastoral support and deliver therapy and group programmes.
• Deliver learning activities under teacher supervision.
• Implement individual learning plans (ILPs).

Skills

Behaviour support

Pastoral care

Group work

Team collaboration

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

Permanent full-time Teaching Assistant post at Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School, appointed by Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust. The role centres on supporting pupils with behavioural needs, leading pastoral support and running therapy and programmes of work in small groups under teacher supervision. It suits someone with experience of pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, within a Catholic multi-academy trust. The start date is 23 November 2026, and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Work specifically with children who have behavioural needs
• Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to students
• Work with groups of students under teacher supervision
• Deliver therapy and programmes of work to groups
• Implement individual learning plans (ILPs)

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Strong background in supporting pupils with additional educational needs
• Experience working with children or young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

Skills & knowledge

• Able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Open to new ideas
• Committed to working as part of a team
• Good sense of humour
• Acts with the utmost integrity at all times

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

What’s offered

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