Job Description

Salford


Full Time


15,649.71 - 16,946.03


Fixed


Expires 07/07/2025

About the Role

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The Role

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Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our team at

Mesne Lea Primary School

. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Teaching Assistant and hold a relevant Teaching Assistant Level 2 qualification.

There are

two vacancies

for this role: one for 1-to-1 support in KS2, and one supporting both SEN and mainstream pupils.

Who We Are

As a group of schools, Prestolee Trust has a shared vision. We act as one organisation and bring context to individual needs. Our schools are geographically close and yet serve diverse communities. The vision describes the future that speaks to that community.



The vision for Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is that our children are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. This means children have access to a broad rich curriculum offer with a wide range of activities. We believe in an inherently strong core of English and Mathematics, together with strong specific academic foundation subjects focused on knowledge and skills.



We strive for excellence in quality first teaching. Career progression opportunities and development of knowledge and skills through CPD, networks and other professional programmes and training are key to our success. Our trust is relentlessly focused on improvement; in self, in others and in the organisation.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Deliver personalised support and care to pupils with SEN, helping them access learning and thrive in the school environment. Implement tailored learning plans and work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to ensure pupils make sustained progress. Support teaching and learning activities across the curriculum, including adapting resources and using intervention strategies. Contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere that nurtures emotional, behavioural, and academic development. Provide classroom and unstructured time supervision, and assist with behaviour management and record-keeping.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is calm, adaptable, and committed to improving outcomes for all children.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Relevant Level 2 childcare qualification. Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above). Experience working as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (or above) in a school setting Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to implement individual learning plans and manage learning resources. Understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and confidentiality protocols.

Personal Attributes:

Adaptable, calm, and patient under pressure. Able to form positive professional relationships with children and adults. Well-organised, practical, and proactive in supporting teaching and learning. Committed to ongoing professional development and upholding school values.

Our Offer

A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning. Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings. Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi school teams. Well-motivated pupils


Closing date:

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Interview:

week commencing 14th July 2025

Start date:

September 2025

to apply for this role.

This Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services and a statutory Pre-Employment Health Check.



This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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