Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing)

Manchester Enterprise Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Manchester Enterprise Academy is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing) to join MEA Central. This vital role focuses on promoting pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and delivering targeted emotional, behavioural and pastoral support to students who require additional help to feel safe and ready to learn.

You will work under the direction of senior staff, build positive relationships with pupils, contribute to safeguarding practices, and deliver wellbeing interventions.

Qualifications

• Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)/NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

Responsibilities

• Act as a safeguarding-focused support for 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 support targeted interventions to 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

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)/NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

Start Date: 1st November 2026

Salary: £25,823 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing) to join our fantastic team at MEA Central

MEA Central is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Teaching 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 a safeguarding-focused support for 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 support targeted interventions to 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.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 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 Aid in 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

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. 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.