Key Role Information

Salary
32,061.00 - 33,699.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/03/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Band 5
Department
SEND
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
36.25
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Ardwick.


The core purpose of the role will be to work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

Previous experience or a desire to work with pupils who have a visual impairment would be distinctly advantageous.

Key responsibilities:

  • Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
  • Assist with the development and implementation of documents associated with the graduated approach.
  • Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
  • Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
  • Encourage pupils to interact and work co-cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
  • Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
  • Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
  • Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
  • Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
  • Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills
  • Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils


For more information about the role please contact us on 01619722988 or email emmahurworth@deantrustardwick.co.uk.


Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.



Benefits

Occupational Sick Pay
Continuous Service
Conditions of Service
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Health Care Cash Plan
Preferential Admission
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
The Believe Learning Institute
Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition Awards
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Annual Leave

Qualifications

TA3 qualification or equivalent or relevant experienceessential

Skills

Experience

Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

Committed
Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community
Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people

About Us

Dean Trust Ardwick

Emma Hurworth

emmahurworth@deantrustardwick.co.uk

345 Stockport Road
Huyton
Ardwick
Manchester
M13 0LF

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.