Teaching Assistant Level 1 (mainstream) in Manchester

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our fantastic team at CHS South. This is a Grade 2, permanent post working 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £18,281 and the full-time equivalent is £24,796.

We’re looking for: As a Teaching Assistant you will need to have experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age and a basic understanding of child development and learning. You will need to have 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 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.

Main purpose of the job: 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.

Key responsibilities:

• To work collaboratively with all staff and parents to support pupil well-being and to promote the five outcomes of Every Child Matters.
• To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher and ensure implementation of Individual Learning Plans.
• Provide regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and keep records up to date.
• Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Participate in training, to develop relevant learning strategies and ensure students make progress in learning.
• To support the performance management process and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.

What the school offers:

• 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 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.

About CHS South: CHS South is a 11-16 eight-form entry, mixed, comprehensive school opened in conjunction with Chorlton High School in 2018. We provide a full capacity of 1200 in our brand-new building which opened in September 2021. We provide an education built on the values of offering every young person we encounter the skills needed to craft a creative, happy, and successful future.

We ensure the young people at CHS South have access to a broad and forward-thinking enrichment curriculum. We are well positioned to offer a diverse and engaging sports curriculum through our fantastic relationships with the vast array of sports providers in our community. Furthermore, our expertise and understanding of the creative arts ensures our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and hone their skills to become the next generation of creative trailblazers.

We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2023 and were graded as ‘good’ in all areas. “CHS South is a welcoming and supportive community. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils understand the school values of ‘ready, respectful, safe’, and they try hard to follow them in all that they do.”

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Application details: Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. 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.

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.

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.