At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs and help them thrive in a positive learning environment.
- Company: Join Little Lever School, one of the UK's most improved schools.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, SNA allowance, and a focus on staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Immediate start available; excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and be part of an inspiring team.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and experience working with diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 18637 - 20095 £ per year.
Secondary Special Needs Support Teaching Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 9 November 2026, 9.04am
Interview Date: 16 November 2026
TA2 Permanent 29 hours per week. Term time plus 1 x staff inset day and 4 x 30 minute training sessions held outside of the school day hours.
SNA Allowance £1590pa (pro rata)
Actual Annual Salary (incl SNA allowance) £18,637 - £20,095
Little Lever School is one of the most improved schools in the country. Our outcomes remain in the top 100 schools nationally for similar schools. In May 2026, our school was graded Strong in Curriculum and Expected in all other areas by OfSTED. We continue to move forward at pace.
We are a recognised School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) and Teach First Partner school and support schools from across the Northwest in a range of areas. The systems and structures we have established, our clear expectations and relentless focus on our praise culture, routines and behaviour have created a positive environment where students can learn, and teachers can teach.
This is an exciting time to join Little Lever as we expand, providing the best educational experiences for more pupils. Our ambition is to become ‘the best in class’. We put students at the heart of our thinking and we continue to help every person achieve things they never thought they could!
We are seeking talented, enthusiastic, and passionate Teaching Assistants to join our well-established team. You will be required to work in a variety of ways to ensure that students with additional needs are fully included in the life of the learning community and have equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. The post is available for an immediate start.
We recognise the people that work within the Lever Academy Trust are the decisive element in helping all our students to achieve great things. We value the wellbeing of our staff and know how important it is to invest in initiatives to support staff wellbeing throughout the school year. We expect the very best from everyone every day and are focused on people. We want our students to achieve the very best outcomes. We ensure our students model our values of being kind, working hard and taking responsibility in all that they do so they are ready to take their place in the world!
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications & shortlisting: 9am Monday 9th November 2026
Interviews to be held: Week commencing: 16th November 2026
Teaching Assistant employer: Little Lever
Little Lever School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. With a strong focus on student welfare and community engagement, employees benefit from professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and students. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule during term time.
