Teaching Assistant Level 3

Are you a determined, committed and capable individual with the skills and enthusiasm to ignite a passion for learning within our pupils and encourage them to use their full potential? Would you love to help our vulnerable students succeed and make progress academically, socially and emotionally?

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals, who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and could be instrumental in making a difference to our student’s education.

You will be predominantly based in the learning support room undertaking group work with a range of pupils who are underachieving in a variety of subjects in order to achieve their targets, raise their motivation and aspirations, recognize and respond to pupils who may suffer with social/emotional or mental health difficulties. The role will also involve working with a pupil on the autistic spectrum who has communication and interaction difficulties on a one-to one basis. In addition, you will also be responsible for welcoming and coordinating any new agency Teaching Assistants on an adhoc basis. 

You must: 

• Have NVQ level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent qualifications or experience 
• Have experience of working with or caring for secondary aged children. 
• Have experience of working with pupils with additional needs, in particular children with social, emotional or mental health difficulties 
• Have an understanding of the Early Help Assessment framework for Manchester? 
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills 
• Have the ability to work pro-actively and re-engage pupils within challenging situations

Previous experience of working with young people with autism would be an advantage. In addition, you must be willing to undertake emergency first aid training.

 In return, we will offer you the opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment

For further details on the role please download the job description.

Closing date: 8am Tuesday 14th June 2022

Interview date:   Friday 17th June - early applications may be invited to interview before the closing date

35 Hours per week (8:00am – 3:30 pm) term time + 1 week

About our School

The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive.  In June 2019, Ofsted judged our school to be ‘Good’ in all categories.  Public examination results are strong; above national average in most subject areas.  We are a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment.  The school is located in Didsbury, a popular area of south Manchester, with excellent transport links.

Completed applications should be returned to hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk. 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment.  An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.