Teaching Assistant Level 2 in Manchester

The Barlow is looking for four permanent Teaching Assistants to support vulnerable students across all subject areas and Key Stages.

Applicants should be committed, enthusiastic, and capable of igniting a passion for learning in students.

Duties of the Teaching Assistant

• Work with pupils, most of whom have Statements of Special Educational Need or Education, Health and Care Plans, or who may be at the higher end of the SEND Support category, across all subject areas and Key Stages.
• Primarily provide in-class support to students, helping them access the curriculum effectively.
• May also be asked to work with students outside of lessons, either in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.
• Responsible for completing individual student action plans and profiles, in liaison with class teachers.

Required experience and qualifications

• Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Be aware of current national educational policy.
• Have an awareness of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.
• Have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding children.
• Be willing to undertake emergency first aid training.

Advantages

• Previous experience in other relevant roles.

Contract Details

• Contract: Permanent, term time plus 1 week
• Salary: Grade 3, Points 5-6, £25,583 - £25,989 pro‑rated (£22,021.35 - £22,335.30)
• Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
• Working Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Start Date: 1st September 2026
• Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 15.3%
• Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX

Benefits

• Working with children
• Job stability
• Local government pension scheme
• Access to varied training programmes and online training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• A supportive team and working environment
• An interesting and varied role
• Opportunities to further your professional development

If you believe you are the Teaching Assistant we have been searching for, please get in touch:

Call the HR team at 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form to hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026, 8:00 am. Interview: Week beginning 22nd June 2026.