Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Behaviour, Guidance & Support

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 9NW

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,023.00 - £33,119.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5 scp. 13-19. Actual Salary: £25,825 - £29,129

Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Behaviour, Guidance & Support job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Behaviour, Guidance & Support at Ss John Fisher & Thomas More Catholic Primary School. The successful candidate will working specifically with children who have behavourial needs.

The role:

Take a lead role in managing and delivering pastoral support to students

To work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy and programmes of work and implementation of ILPs

Manage the supervision of students excluded from, or otherwise not working to a normal timetable

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong background in supporting students with additional education needs
• Experience of working with children/young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Act with the utmost integrity at all times

We can offer the successful candidate:

An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents

Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development

An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare Vouchers
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the Application Form available at 'Apply Now. You should read the job description, person specification, notes to applicants and privacy notice.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted

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 Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 370 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-and-thomas-more-catholic-primary-school

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