Teaching Assistant in Manchester

We are seeking a number of friendly and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our growing team at Woodford Primary School. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers to provide one-on-one or small group support, and empower pupils to reach their full potential.

Here at the Laurus Trust we are able to provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that has a positive impact on our young people, and we are currently looking to recruit caring and dedicated individuals to join our SEND team. You will play a vital role in enhancing pupils' progress whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is in place and we ensure that all schools have designated work spaces for staff. A broad range of training in SEND is in place across all our schools focusing on whole school SEND issues as well as specific training for SEND teams.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can, then we would love to hear from you.

This position is contracted on a 30 hours per week Term Time only + 5 days basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 38 out of 52 weeks.

We have two shifts available, please specify within your application which shift you are applying for:

• Monday - Friday: 7:30 - 13:30
• Monday - Friday: 11:30 - 17:30

Job Purpose:

• Provide in class support for pupils to enable them to make progress as directed by relevant teachers, delivering small group and one-to-one intervention programmes.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the team, to support the welfare and personal development of pupils.

Key Skills and Experiences:

• Sound Educational background including GCSEs in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests.
• Experience working in a school environment would be an advantage.

To learn more about what the Trust offers, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, job-sharing and compressed hours.

A full application must be submitted as CVs will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.

Proposed Interview Date: 10th November.

Woodford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.