Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 16 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M20 6BX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f37e183e-d2c9-4d2f-85e3-b46d623f8691 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a determined, committed, and capable individual?
Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to ignite a passion for learning in our students and encourage them to reach their full potential?
Would you love to support our vulnerable students in making academic, social, and emotional progress?
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and play a key role in making a difference to our students’ education.
We are seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant.
The Barlow has an excellent reputation as an employer, offering continuous professional development and job stability.
Duties of the Teaching Assistant:
In this role you will:
• 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.
The Teaching Assistant should:
• 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 and understanding of the importance of safeguarding children.
• Be willing to undertake emergency first aid training.
Advantages:
• Previous experience in other relevant roles.
Are you the Teaching Assistant we have been searching for?
If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025, 8.00am
Interview: Week Beginning 15th September 2025
What the school offers its staff
You will benefit from:
• 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.
Further details about the role
Important Details:
• Contract: Permanent, term time + 1 week
• Salary: Grade 3, Points 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989 pro-rata (£21,722 - £22,920 actual)
• Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
• Working Hours: 8:00am – 3:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 17.2%
• Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.
Are you a determined, committed, and capable individual?
Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to ignite a passion for learning in our students and encourage them to reach their full potential?
Would you love to support our vulnerable students in making academic, social, and emotional progress?
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and play a key role in making a difference to our students’ education.
We are seeking a permanent Teaching Assistant.
The Barlow has an excellent reputation as an employer, offering continuous professional development and job stability.
Duties of the Teaching Assistant:
In this role you will:
• 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.
The Teaching Assistant should:
• 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 and understanding of the importance of safeguarding children.
• Be willing to undertake emergency first aid training.
Advantages:
• Previous experience in other relevant roles.
Are you the Teaching Assistant we have been searching for?
If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025, 8.00am
Interview: Week Beginning 15th September 2025
What the school offers its staff
You will benefit from:
• 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.
Further details about the role
Important Details:
• Contract: Permanent, term time + 1 week
• Salary: Grade 3, Points 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989 pro-rata (£21,722 - £22,920 actual)
• Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
• Working Hours: 8:00am – 3:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 17.2%
• Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.