Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (2 vacancies)

Contract term: Permanent, Full-time

Contract type:Term-Time only, 35 hours per week. The working hours are 08:15-15:45

Scale:Grade 3, Points 5 (£26,427 FTE), which equates to a pro rata salary of £22,149.

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our highly rated secondary school in central Manchester. To provide comprehensive support to the students’ learning, wellbeing and inclusion, particularly those with SEND, delivering targeted interventions, monitoring progress, assisting with classroom management, safeguarding, behaviour support, administrative tasks, and promoting students’ independence while contributing positively to the school community.

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team;
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

Experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas;

Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2;

Qualified to NVQ L2 TA or equivalent qualifications or experience; or willingness to obtain one;

Ideally have the following relevant knowledge and/or experience:

• Significant classroom experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role;
• Experience of working with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs;
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students and their parent(s)/carer(s);
• Experience and knowledge of working with and contributing to the assessment, planning, production and review process of EHCPs;

High level administrative skills and an excellent eye for detail;

Willingness to drive mini bus and access to own transport;

Be professional, flexible and innovative, with experience of undertaking a wide variety of duties and an ability to deal skillfully with unanticipated situations;

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well within a team, yet able to demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised utilising their own initiative;

Well organised with an adaptable and positive approach to all aspects of the workload;

Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supports student attainment.

Training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.

CVs will not be considered - please complete the MyNewTerm online form. For more information about our school please visit our school website: www.trinityhigh.com. The closing date for applications is 09:00 on 21th September 2026.Interviews are currently scheduled on Wednesday 30th September 2026 in the following week, interview invitation will be sent through email for selected candidates.

Trinity CE High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.