Teaching Assistant
Loreto High School Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SW18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 8am
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- English, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 4, points 7 to 11
Additional allowances
Deliver first aid support across the school and provide supervision during designated holiday club periods.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Loreto High School is looking for committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team. In this role, you will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of behaviour and fostering respect throughout the school community. You will assist in supporting students of all abilities, including those with special educational needs, and contribute to their academic and personal development. Staff are expected to uphold the school’s ethos, promote courtesy, and reinforce our policies on conduct. We also encourage active participation in extra-curricular activities to enrich students’ experiences beyond the classroom
About Loreto High School As part of the global Loreto family of schools, Loreto High School benefits from a 400-year tradition of excellence. Our school is built on the values of respect, integrity, and service, creating an inclusive environment where students of all abilities can thrive. We are committed to academic development, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver high-quality education.
The Successful Candidate Will Be:
- Experienced or willing to develop skills in supporting teaching and learning within a classroom setting
- Able to deliver intervention to support students who require additional help in English or Humanities.
- Committed to helping maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Reliable and responsible, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Professional and approachable in all interactions with staff, students, and parents
- Dedicated to contributing to students’ academic progress and personal development
How to Apply If you are passionate about making a difference, please apply by demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description and your experience tailored to either our English or Humanities Departments.
What the school offers its staff
Professional
Development
Tailored support
for career growth, regular training,
and a personalised induction programme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.
More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Loreto High School Chorlton
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loreto High School Chorlton website
- Email address
- recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk
About Loreto High School
Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools and colleges both in the UK and worldwide.
"A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
A small, friendly, inclusive, cohesive school where we get to know our students well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents “… a welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Parent View
Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos pervades all that we do.
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