Teaching Assistant Level 4 SAN - Behaviour, Guidance & Support

St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Manchester, M22 5EU

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,143.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 6 scp. 21-25. Actual Salary: £28,509 - £28199

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

• Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 4 at St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School. The successful candidate will working specifically with children who have behavioural needs. The post will be on a full-time (35 hours per week), term time only basis (39 weeks a year).

  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 experience of working with children/young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
  • 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

  Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with the Senior Leadership Team. Please contact office@st-elizabeths.net to make arrangements.

  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

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 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.

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 St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-elizabeth-s-catholic-primary-school-m22-5eu

On behalf of the students, staff and governors I am delighted to welcome you to St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School. Here you can begin to discover what makes St Elizabeth’s such a special place to learn. St Elizabeth’s is a school filled with loving relationships, happy and welcoming children with a buzz of excitement and learning.

The words of our school mission statement, ‘Let your light shine’ truly capture what we set out to do at St Elizabeth’s. Our broad and balanced curriculum rooted in Gospel values aims to develop our pupils to be outward-facing; to recognise their place in society, discovering their potential to make a positive contribution within our community.

At the heart of all we do is Jesus, the greatest teacher of all. We foster an environment of love and forgiveness and encourage all our children to be the best that they can. Our school is a place where our children make life long memories, discover the joy of learning and journey in faith with Jesus Christ.

Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment, I would be delighted to meet you and show you around in person so you can see for yourself why St Elizabeth’s is such a wonderful place to learn.

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