St Hilda’s CE (VA) Primary School Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, M25 1HA – ‘Learning and growing together in Christ’
The Governors of St Hilda’s are seeking to appoint an outstanding, compassionate and highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role will involve providing whole class support, supporting small groups and support for pupils with additional needs.
We are looking for a nurturing and resilient individual who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to children’s lives. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development, helping them to feel safe, regulated, supported, and able to succeed.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting whole class teaching
- Providing consistent, tailored support for individual pupils and small groups
- Supporting pupils emotional regulation and wellbeing throughout the school day
- Implementing trauma-informed and restorative approaches to promote positive behaviour
- Working closely with teaching staff, SENCo, and external professionals
- Encouraging engagement, independence, and confidence in learning
Experience and training
- Trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches
- Supporting children who experience challenges in:
- Communication and interaction
- Social and emotional wellbeing
- Concentration and engagement
- Emotional dysregulation
- Adverse childhood experience
- Supporting children with ADHD and Autism
Applicants should have
- Excellent behaviour management skills, including the use of positive reinforcement and constructive feedback
- Good English, Maths and IT skills
- Ability to work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual need
- Knowledge of primary education
The ideal candidate will
- Be able to work on their own initiative
- Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the child and the class teacher
- Have a caring, patient and empathetic nature
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Demonstrate resilience and a commitment to inclusive practice
In return, St Hilda’s offers a supportive and welcoming school community, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.
If you are dedicated, resilient, and ready to take on a deeply rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 9:00am
Application process: The position requires an enhanced DBS check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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