At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential.
- Company: Springwood Primary School, part of The LINK Education Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic school community with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and a passion for inclusive education.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils with SEND aged 5 - 11. We are seeking to appoint a number of Level 1 Teaching Assistants on both permanent and fixed term contracts to join our ever-expanding team at our Barton Road, Swinton site.
5 vacancies are for fulltime hours (32.5 per week) and 1 position is for part-time hours (16.5 hours per week). Springwood is a large primary age Special School (385 pupils aged 5 - 11) based over a number of sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood Primary School is part of The LINK Education Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
- Are you interested in supporting primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential?
- Will you ensure that all our pupils are included and supported to develop whatever their special educational needs or behaviour challenges?
- Can you work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment for our pupils?
- Do you want to learn new skills and participate in your own professional development?
Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to undertake a class-based task, an ICT task and a panel interview. Interviews will be held on 28th September 2026. References may be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
What we need from you if you are invited to interview:
- Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK
- Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role
Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
As an authority, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer, we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.
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