Key Role Information

Salary
£26,403.00 - £28,142.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
23/04/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Grade 4, Points 7 to 11
Department
Support
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
40.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Engage Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Abraham Moss Community School, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF.

The core purpose of the role will be to:

  • To work under the instruction/guidance of teachers/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for Engage pupils. 
  • Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. May be required to supervise groups of pupils undertaking activities in non-teaching situations. 
  • To act as the link member of staff for and support the development of Personal Development, PSHE and careers in Engage.
  • To promote the safety and well-being of pupils in accordance with school policies.
  • To drive the minibus to alternative provision as required.

Key responsibilities:

  • Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those who are in Engage, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. 
  • Assist with the development and implementation of individual education/ behaviour plans and personal care programmes including pastoral, social, and welfare matters.
  • Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. 
  • Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. 
  • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teaching staff. 
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • Act as a keyworker to nominated pupils. 


For more information about the role please contact us on 0`6` 532 5400 or email noelinetaker@abrahammoss.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

Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.
Continuous Service
Recognition of local government continuous service.
Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

Good qualifications in both English and Mathsessential
4 - 9 (A-C) or equivalent

Skills

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomesessential
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and peopleessential

Personal Attributes

Ability to work collaboratively and lead a teamessential
Committedessential
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential
Self-disciplined and able to reflect and learn in order develop wisdom and understandingessential
Reliable, honest and trustworthyessential
Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young peopleessential
Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the community

Abraham Moss Community School

Noeline Taker

noelinetaker@abrahammoss.co.uk

Crescent Road
Crumpsall
Manchester
Manchester
M8 5UF

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.