Are you a determined, committed, and capable individual?
Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to ignite a passion for learning in our students and encourage them to reach their full potential?
Would you love to support our vulnerable students in making academic, social, and emotional progress?
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who would love to be part of our journey at The Barlow and play a key role in making a difference to our students’ education.
We are seeking 4 permanent Teaching Assistants.
The Barlow has an excellent reputation as an employer, offering continuous professional development and job stability.
You will benefit from:
- Working with children.
- Job stability.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Access to varied training programmes and online training.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A supportive team and working environment.
- An interesting and varied role.
- Opportunities to further your professional development.
Important Details:
- Contract: Permanent, term time plus 1 week
- Salary: Grade 3, Points 5-6, £25,583 - £25,989 pro-rata (£22,021.35 - £22,335.30)
- Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
- Working Hours: 8:00am – 3:30pm
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 15.3%
- Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX
Duties of the Teaching Assistant:
In this role you will:
- Work with pupils, most of whom have Statements of Special Educational Need or Education, Health and Care Plans, or who may be at the higher end of the SEND Support category, across all subject areas and Key Stages.
- Primarily provide in-class support to students, helping them access the curriculum effectively.
- May also be asked to work with students outside of lessons, either in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.
- Responsible for completing individual student action plans and profiles, in liaison with class teachers.
The Teaching Assistant should:
- Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.
- Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Be aware of current national educational policy.
- Have an awareness of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.
- Have and understanding of the importance of safeguarding children.
- Be willing to undertake emergency first aid training.
Advantages:
- Previous experience in other relevant roles.
Are you the Teaching Assistant we have been searching for?
If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026, 8.00am
Interview: Week Beginning 22nd June 2026
About our School
The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive. In July 2024, 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.
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 and social media screening are required for all successful applicants.
Our school is passionate about diversity and treat everyone equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Pay: £25,583.00-£25,989.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
