Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Pension contribution

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Credit Union

Flexible working

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback

Job summary

MEA Central is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing) to join our team in Manchester. This permanent role is 35 hours per week during term time plus 5 INSET days, with a pro-rata salary of £25,823 and a full-time equivalent of £30,023 (Grade 5).

The post focuses on safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and targeted interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with students needing emotional, behavioural or pastoral support, helping them feel safe and

Qualifications

• Vital role focused on promoting pupil wellbeing, safeguarding and positive engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as safeguarding-focused support for pupils under senior staff guidance.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Deliver and support targeted interventions to meet individual pupil needs.
• Build trusted relationships with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Monitor and report safeguarding, welfare or attendance concerns.

Skills

Safeguarding focus

Wellbeing support

Emotional support

Behavioural support

Pastoral care

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing)

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

Lytham Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 6PL

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing) to join our fantastic team at MEA Central This is apermanent role working 35 hours per week during term time only plus 5 INSET days, to start as soon as pre-employment checks are complete.

The pro-rata salary is £25,823 and the full-time equivalent is £30,023 (Grade 5). About the Role MEA Central is seeking a dedicated and highly skilledTeaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing)to join our supportive and ambitious team.

This is a vital role focused on promoting pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and positive engagement, working closely with students who require additional emotional, behavioural, or pastoral support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn, by contributing to safeguarding practice and delivering targeted wellbeing interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as asafeguarding-focused supportfor pupils, working under the direction of senior staff and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)


• Support pupils’emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement in learning


• Deliver and supporttargeted interventionsto meet individual pupil needs


• Build trusted, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate boundaries


• Monitor and report concerns relating to safeguarding, welfare, or attendance in line with school policies


• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, families, and external agencies


• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, reports, and meetings where required


• Promote inclusivity and positive behaviour in line with the school’s values To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

• High quality CPD for all roles


• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses


• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff - 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service


• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free


• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines


• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans


• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible


• Mental Health First Aidin every school


• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more


• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk MEA Central MEA Central is a thriving 11-16 secondary school in South Manchester, driven by the mission,“A fantastic future for all.” We focus on removing barriers to student success, combining high expectations with warmth and encouragement.

Our values ofCitizenship, Achievement, and Participation, along with a belief in the power of language, help develop confident, socially responsible young adults.

We offer a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students for GCSEs, further education, and life beyond.

Our high expectations are matched by efforts to ignite intellectual passions, fostering autonomous, fulfilled learners.

Beyond academics, our exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular program ensure students gain cultural capital and succeed in areas like sport, music, drama, and community activities.

MEA Central has been graded as good by Ofsted. \"Pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are incredibly proud and happy to be a part of a diverse and respectful community.\"

Everyone can be themselves.

Pupils are considerate of one another.

They do their best to model the school's core values.

They strive to work hard, be kind and take part\" Visit our website to learn more about our school community:https://www.meacentral.org.uk/

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children.

Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt.

Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications.

If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required.

Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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