Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Parrenthorn High School, Manchester, M25 2BW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,528.00 Annually (FTE)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and provide support for special needs, and other children ensuring their access to the curriculum.

Monitor and review Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Plans.

Establish good relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

Promote inclusive practice in the classroom for all pupils.

Encourage pupils to interact with others and join in group activities.

Promote self-esteem and independence.

Feedback to the pupil through IEP review, to assess progress and achievement, under the direction of either the class teachers or the SENCO. This is to be done according to Learning Support Department policy.

Provide clerical/administrative support.

Assist with displaying children’s work.

Liaise with the teacher to promote a positive learning environment and to support children in achieving learning goals.

Assist the teacher in production/selection of appropriate learning materials.

Provide regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.

To provide examination support where appropriate and as directed by the SENCO.

Establish and maintain constructive relationships with parents/carers.

Adjust learning activities to reflect the needs of the individual child and to undertake structured learning tasks/programmes under the direction of the SENCO and/or class teachers.

Be aware of and comply with all policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Concerns to be reported to appropriate person.

Contribute to school ethos, aims and development.

Support the role of other professionals.

Attend relevant meetings as required and feedback to the pupil through review, to assess progress and achievement, under the direction of either the class teachers or the SENCO. This is to be done according to Learning Support Department policy.

Participate in training and performance development tasks as required.

Assist with supervision of pupils our of lesson time, including lunchtime.

Participate in visits and trips out of school and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.

Additional Responsibilities/Leadership:

To work under the guidance of the Head of Learning Support and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individual groups, in or out of the classroom.

To provide guidance and training for other LSAs who may need additional support with their work, in liaison with Head of Learning Support and the core team and linked to the performance review procedures of the department.

Monitor and support the progress of pupils with an Educational and Health Care Plan and children on the SEN register at School Action Plus level.

Organise/ lead and evaluate intervention groups as required.

Keep SEN register and Provision Maps up-to-date.

Plan and review provision maps for an identified cohort.

Provide 1:1 teaching to selected pupils as required.

Assist in the identification of pupils with specific and moderate learning difficulties.

Assist in organising INSET within the department as required.

Make referrals and collaborate with outside agencies where appropriate.

To support year 7 transition as directed.

To support peer initiatives as directed.

Monitor support provided within the classroom to ensure effective differentiation/adaptation.

Manage resources/filing systems within the learning support base.

Update information systems as necessary.

Contribute to the overall ethos/aims and work of the department.

To assist with First Aid support within school (training to be provided).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Parrenthorn High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1050 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parrenthorn High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parrenthorn-high-school-manchester

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