Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time, 30 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) Start Date: 3rd February 2025 Salary: £17,714 per annum We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and conscientious Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our team at Chorlton High School. Main purpose of the job: To support access to learning and provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff. To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support pupil wellbeing and to promote the five outcomes of Every Child Matters. About the Candidate Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate About Us We’re the local government authority for Manchester and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion. When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here. To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another: We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things We’re proud and passionate about Manchester A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve. To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.tes.com/jobs/apply/2148464 If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. 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.