Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths 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 January 2027
Salary: £34,237 - £37563 per annum

 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School

 This is a fixed term Grade 6 post working 35 hours per week term time only plus 1 week. The starting salary is £29,448 and the full time equivalent is £34,237.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 12th October 2026.

Main purpose of the job:
To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities across school.

This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes and support to individual students, small groups and on a short-term basis to whole classes.

Under the guidance of a teacher, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide cover for whole classes e.g. to cover teacher short term absence. During the cover periods, there will be a requirement for the teaching assistant to carry out specified work such as planning, preparation, assessment and reporting.
  • Assess the needs of students and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills/training/experience to support students learning.
  • Establish productive working relationships with students, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
  • Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities.
  • Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
  • Participate in the comprehensive assessment of students to determine those in need of particular help and provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on student achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
  • Record and provide feedback in relation to progress and achievement, behaviour and attendance in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of a range and level of progress and attainment.
  • Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses and particular needs, including assessment in order to maximise student access to the curriculum within an inclusive setting where appropriate.

Please note that whilst this job description gives an indication of the key responsibilities, it is not intended to provide an exhaustive list.


We’re looking for:

  • A highly qualified Teaching Assistant with extensive experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as those with communication challenges and severe, profound, or complex learning needs.
  •  This role also requires proven experience in planning and leading teaching and learning activities, alongside strong skills and expertise in understanding and addressing diverse pupil needs.
  • Applicants will require Numeracy and Literacy skills to level 2 (GCSEs grades 9 to 4/A*-C) or equivalent or higher and an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience. 


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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

9119