Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Meadowbank Primary School and Nursery (Atherton); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,696 - 23,941; Part time

Job summary

Meadowbank Primary School invites applications for a SEND teaching assistant to join the resourced provision within our remarkable school in Atherton. You will work with pupils across the school who have additional needs and EHCP plans, collaborating with the SENCO, Headteacher and leadership team to raise achievement and wellbeing.

We seek a flexible, team-oriented candidate with strong interpersonal skills, safeguarding commitment and passion for learning.

Qualifications

• Wants to make a difference in pupils’ learning.
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Is committed to safeguarding and well-being.
• Is a team player with flexible approach.
• Has good classroom management and supports learning.
• Ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs and EHCP plans.
• Work with SENCO and Headteacher and Leadership Team.
• Contribute to inclusive practice and safeguarding.
• Support across KS1/KS2 and with resourced provision.

Skills

Classroom management

Inspire and motivate

Team player

Safeguarding

Parental engagement

Job description

Meadowbank Primary School

Formby Avenue
Atherton
M46 0HX

Salary: Grade 6, £21,696 - £23,941 per annum.

32.5 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Job Type: Education School based, Teachers

NOR 220 plus 36 place nursery

Required for ASAP

Do you have a love of learning? Do you want to inspire future generations? Are you passionate about making difference? If so, then we would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to become part of our SEND teaching assistant team working in the resourced provision at Meadowbank Primary School. Meadowbank is a unique mainstream primary school that has an onsite Family Hub Centre, an 8 place SEND Unit and a resourced KS1 and KS2 provision integrated within the main school. Leaders wish to appoint an innovative, ambitious and forward thinking person, to work in partnership with the SENCO and the Headteacher and Leadership Team at our successful and happy school. You will be working with pupils across school who have additional needs and /or an EHCP plan.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Wants to make a difference
• Has high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour;
• Is a passionate person, committed to helping raise standards of achievement for all pupils;
• Is committed to sharing best practice;
• Has a good understanding of classroom management and how to support learning;
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and pupils;
• Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas, a team player;
• Is someone who has an approachable manner, both personally and professionally, and a good sense of humour;
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues and pupils;
• Is enthusiastic about parental and wider community links, and able to build positive relationships with families;
• Takes an active part in all aspects of school life willing to go the extra mile;
• Places safeguarding at the heart of their teachings.

If that sounds like you, then you could be working for a school which is:

• A very welcoming, good school with the capacity to be outstanding;
• A place where you can thrive and grow;
• Full of dedicated, hardworking and talented staff;
• Blessed with well behaved, motivated and happy learners;
• Guided by committed and supportive Governors;
• Providing a genuine opportunity for you to make a difference;
• Committed to support and guidance through CPD and a wide range of experiences;
• An attractive and well-resourced learning environment;
• Led by a committed Headteacher and senior leadership team with a clear vision that prioritises wellbeing;
• Providing a unique opportunity to work in an inclusive school, with a Family Hub Centre on site, an 8 place SEND unit and a Resourced Provision.

Please visit our website at www.athertonmeadowbankblogs.net to find out more about our school.

Potential applicants are encouraged and warmly invited to visit Meadowbank Primary School - please ring 01942 874271 to book an appointment with the Headteacher.

Applications forms and further particulars are available from the School Business Manager, Mrs Jennifer Parkinson.

Email: [e-mail]

Letters in support of applications should clearly indicate your suitability for this post and be no more than two sides of A4 font size 12.

Closing date and time - Sunday 16th August 2026 - midnight

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 19th August 2026

Applications forms are returnable to the school

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

Wigan Council and the School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The employer is committed to safeguarding

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Job Overview
• Job Letter
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements