Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2) / NVQ level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience 
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £24,998 per annum

 

 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing) to join our fantastic team at MEA Central

This is a permanent role working 35 hours per week during term time only plus 5 INSET days, to start in September 2026. The pro-rata salary is £24,998 and the full-time equivalent is £29,064 (Grade 5).

MEA Central is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding and Wellbeing) to join our supportive and ambitious team.

This is a vital role focused on promoting pupil wellbeing, safeguarding, and positive engagement, working closely with students who require additional emotional, behavioural, or pastoral support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn, by contributing to safeguarding practice and delivering targeted wellbeing interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a safeguarding-focused support for pupils, working under the direction of senior staff and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
  • Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement in learning
  • Deliver and support targeted interventions to meet individual pupil needs
  • Build trusted, professional relationships with pupils while maintaining appropriate boundaries
  • Monitor and report concerns relating to safeguarding, welfare, or attendance in line with school policies
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, families, and external agencies
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, reports, and meetings where required
  • Promote inclusivity and positive behaviour in line with the school’s values

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

How to Apply

Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place on 12th May 2026.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.


Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

  • High quality CPD for all roles
  • Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
  • Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
  • Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
  • Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
  • Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
  • Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
  • Mental Health First Aid in every school
  • Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
  • bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk


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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

8205