Teaching Assistant & Pastoral Support for Inclusive Classrooms

The Progress Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Free wellbeing app

Counselling support

Funded professional qualifications

Death in service insurance

Job summary

Progress Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide both academic support and pastoral mentoring across our classrooms in Manchester. You will assist teachers, engage learners with diverse needs, and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment that supports personal development.

We value wellbeing and offer benefits such as gym discounts, a free wellbeing app, counselling support, and opportunities for professional development including funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in an education setting or equivalent.
• Knowledge of alternative provision and pupils with special needs.
• Professional communication with students and staff.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing and British values.

Responsibilities

• Engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Provide emotional support to students.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Contribute to an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Engagement skills

Emotional support

Communication

Values promotion

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (C/4 or above)

Job description

Progress Schools is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide both academic support and pastoral mentoring across our classrooms in Manchester. You will assist teachers, engage learners with diverse needs, and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment that supports personal development.

We value wellbeing and offer benefits such as gym discounts, a free wellbeing app, counselling support, and opportunities for professional development including funded qualifications.