Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Manchester

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Part Time, 32.5 hours per week

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Teaching Assistant Level 2

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £25,583 per annum

For this job we are looking for:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
• Completion of the Teaching Assistant Qualification (Minimum Level 2)
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
• Ability to use relevant technology e.g. photocopier
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate

Personal Style and Behaviour:

• Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
• Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
• The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
• Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils
• Personal commitment to continuous self-development
• A commitment to school improvement
• Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS check.

Main Duties:

• To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of ILPs
• Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
• Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

• Provide curricular clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, making lists
• Under the direction of the teacher, prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards, as appropriate
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested (e.g. provide a written statement on pupil progress to the teacher)
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher

• Provide curriculum/resource support and undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies such as training to become a Read Write Inc Fast Track Tutor.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use

• Be aware of and comply with safeguarding and child protection procedures, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant member of staff
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
• Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities
• Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Attend relevant meetings
• Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and performance management where required

A teaching assistant level 2 may be called upon occasionally to provide cover supervision for a whole class for a session/lesson e.g. in an urgent situation. However, they will not be required to set or allocate work to the pupils, as this will be determined by the class teacher.

The Teaching Assistant must carry out his or her duties with full regard and commitment to the Governing Body and City Council Policies. Where the postholder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be fully considered.

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. 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.