Job title:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Mainstream)
Company
Manchester City Council
Job description
About The RoleContract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Level 2 at numeracy or literacy skills
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £21,441 per annumWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)This is a Grade 4, permanent full time post working 35 hours per week, term time only. The starting salary is £21,441 and the full time equivalent starting salary is £25,584.Main purpose of the job:To work collaboratively with all staff and parents to support pupil wellbeing and provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning.Key responsibilities will include:
- Participate in the comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help.
- Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
- Provision of support for pupils with special needs.
- Establish productive working relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils.
- Promote the speedy/effective transfer of pupils to make choices about their own learning/behaviour/attendance.
- To support the performance management process and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
- Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives.
- Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
About the CandidateWe’re looking for:
- An experienced Teaching Assistant ideally with NVQ L3 qualification or higher, or equivalent experience. You will also need to have a and excellent numeracy and literacy skills, qualified to level 2 or equivalent/higher.
- You will be able to attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, minor first aid and welfare matters.
- You will demonstrate a commitment to appropriate professional standards, including core policies relating to equality and diversity and child protection.
- You will support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff and ensure strategic processes are complied with in order to overcome barriers to learning, including e.g behaviour management strategies.
- You will require empathy and tact to build excellent interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders and embrace a collaborative approach focused on improvement and supporting the vision, values and objectives of the school.
Working for Prospere Learning TrustGreat 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 every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 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:Manchester Enterprise AcademyMEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch.We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focuses on achieving top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.About UsWe’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
- A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
- Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
- Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
- A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
- Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits
To apply for this job role, please click the following link:If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.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 viewedThis 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.
Expected salary
£21441 per year
Location
Manchester – Cheshire
Job date
Fri, 23 May 2025 23:37:16 GMT
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