Level 1 Teaching Assistant- EHCP Learning Support
Benchill Primary School, Manchester, M22 8EJ24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time Only Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week 8.30am to 3.30pm 30 minute lunch break
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year (1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,027 (pro rata- term time only)
Pay scale
- Grade 2: Scale Point 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
Manchester City Council
Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Level 1, Grade 2
The post holder will report to the Teacher / Senior Teaching Assistant. Apart from other colleagues in the school, the main contacts of the job are: Head Teacher, SENDco, teaching staff, other support staff and pupils.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff.
Main Duties Support for pupils
1. To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of ILPs
2. Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
3. Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
4. Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs
5. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
6. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
Support for Teachers
7. Provide curricular clerical/admin support, e.g. photocopying, making lists, collection of monies
8. Under the direction of the teacher, prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards, as appropriate
9. Undertake pupil record keeping as requested (e.g. provide a written statement on pupil progress to the teacher)
10. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
11. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and report on information from parents/carers to the teacher
Support for the Curriculum
12. 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.
13. Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
14.Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
Support for the School
15. 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
16. Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times
17. Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
18. Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities
19. Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present
20. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
21. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
22. Attend relevant meeting
23. Participate in training, including relevant learning strategies and other learning activities and performance management where required
A teaching assistant level 1 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.
Manchester City Council Person Specification Teaching Assistant – Level 1
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 Induction Programme
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.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you
- A welcoming and supportive place to work with a dedicated and creative staff team who are positive and dedicated
- An inclusive school with happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning
- Established positive relationships with parents and the local community
- Appropriate training opportunities
- Local Authority pension scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@benchill.manchester.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Benchill Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 531 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Benchill Primary School website
- Email address
- head@benchill.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 9983075
• We provide a safe and stimulating environment to enable our children to achieve their best
• We were rated ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted
• We have a strong dedicated staff all sharing our vision and motivation to provide the best possible outcomes for our children.
Arranging a visit to Benchill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@benchill.manchester.sch.uk.
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