Key Role Information

Salary
£24,597.00 - 26,682.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
15/06/2026 00:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Band 4
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 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Ardwick.


The core purpose of the role will be to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. 


Key responsibilities:

  • Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
  • Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
  • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
  • Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher


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
Recognition Awards
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Annual Leave

Qualifications

TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experienceessential

Skills

Experience

Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

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

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.