Teaching Assistant Outreach EBSA/EBSD (Driver)

Meade Hill School, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 6GN

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May (Subject to pre-employment checks)

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 23,916.22 - 25,943.39

Teaching Assistant Outreach EBSA/EBSD (Driver) job summary

At Castlefield Campus, as a part of Ambition Community Trust, we are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistants to join our committed and relationally inclusive team at the Pathways department.

This position is offered as a fixed-term contract for one year and may be renewed depending on the school’s needs, including factors such as funding and staffing structure. There is also the potential for the candidate to be considered for a permanent role in the future.

We are recruiting for experienced Teaching Assistants who excel as part of a team and has an understanding of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour regulation strategies. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and welcoming team and will join us in motivating students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school. 

A Pathways Teaching assistant / Keyworker, includes supporting disengaged pupils in the community, or at home, within the environment that best supports their educational needs. This will also include working together in partnership with school, families, and agencies to overcome pupils' barriers to learn. 

Please note this is a driving role, and you will need a vehicle, a drivers license and business insurance to fulfil the role. 

This role will involve:

• Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.

• Mentoring children on a 1:1 or group basis.

• Accompanying groups on trips.

• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.

• Working with the teacher to create learning resources and environments.

• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.

• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.

• Engaging with hard to reach pupils and families to support them with education and beyond

The right candidate will:

• Be educated to National Qualifications Framework Level 3 standard, e.g. NVQ 3, A/AS levels or equivalent.

• Have a proven ability to work on their own initiative.

• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.

• Excel in using relevant technology/equipment.

• Bring a can-do attitude to the role.

• Be committed to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

You will fully participate in the life of the school, assisting where needed, supporting our most vulnerable pupils. We want candidates who are able to see the possibilities of all our exceptional learners and to develop a provision to make them thrive.

Payroll (If selected):

• Staff members receive their salary on the 15th of each month, covering the hours worked during that month.

• For full time staff members, in accordance with the ACT Employee Contract, the full-time equivalent (FTE) hours will be 36 hours per week. However, full time staff will only be required to work—and will be paid for—35 hours per week.

Castlefield Campus

Castlefield Campus is a Special School for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have recently expanded our provision and now have a brand-new building which has been designed to deliver our therapeutic vision.

Our vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious environment which promotes feelings of safety and security, to allow our pupils to explore, enjoy learning, and reach their full potential. Building a sense of community around the child. We aim to become a leading therapeutic provision which is high quality and expert in recognising and meeting the needs of all of the pupils, with outstanding teaching and engaging learning. We achieve positive outcomes for all our pupils, including emotional wellbeing and self-belief, creating successful, happy, healthy individuals. Developing skills that enable their ability to sustain employment and build security in their lives.

 

 

To find out more about our school, visit our website Castlefield Campus.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Castlefield Campus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We are exempt from from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and there by have a right to know about the criminal history of job applicants and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions.

We are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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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.

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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 Meade Hill School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meade Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meade-hill-school-manchester

Meade Hill teaches Years 7 through Year 11 pupils (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) for children with SEMH (Social Emotional & Mental Health) needs. It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, where everyone is valued and each pupil is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability.

Castlefield Campus teaches Year 7 through to Year 11 pupils (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) for children with SEMH (Social Emotional & Mental Health) needs. It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, where everyone is valued and each pupil is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability.

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