SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)

Victorious Academies; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Victorious Academies Trust invites applications for a SEN Teaching Assistant - Level 2 at Yew Tree Primary School to cover maternity leave starting 16 November 2026. The role is term-time only, 32.5 hours per week, fixed-term until July 2027 or return of the postholder.

You will work under guidance of teaching staff to undertake work, 1:1 support for pupils with an Education Health Care Plan, and group work for pupils needing help across the school. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures apply.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for children with an Education Health Care Plan
• Group work for specific children needing support
• Support across the school under guidance of teaching staff
• Assist the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom

Job description

* SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)Fast Apply# SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)EmployerLocation: Dukinfield, CheshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Term TimeContract Length: July '27 return of post holderSalary: Grade D Point 7-10 £27,274 - £28,608Posted: 2nd October 2026Start Date: 16th November 2026Expires: 16th October 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 16th November 2026Job ID: 1577414Start Date: 16th November 2026* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: July '27 return of post holder* Job ID: 1577414* Share :The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a **SEN Teaching Assistant - Level 2 at Yew Tree Primary School.**Our Trust's vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration and motivation to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our schools and all roles within our Trust are central to ensuring that we work to support this.**Details about the role:****To start 16th November 2026****This role is a maternity cover contract at 32.5 hours per week- Term Time Only.****32.5 Hours per week****Maternity Leave Cover****Fixed term until July '27 or return of postholder**Yew Tree Primary school are looking for a suitably experienced person to join our team. To work under the guidance/instruction of designated teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff.The role will include 1:1 support for children with an Educational Health Care Plan, as well as group work for specific children needing support. You will be part of a team who will provide this support across the school.For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.**The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:**** - Applications close on Friday 16th October 2026 at 12pm**** - Interviews will take place on Friday 23rd October 2026****Proposed start date: 16th November 2026***\\*Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.\\*****Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust's Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a threemonth probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a thirdparty social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.*****When applying for roles with Victorious Academies Trust, we strongly recommend that you only use reputable and authorised recruitment platforms. To ensure that you are viewing genuine vacancies and submitting your application securely, please apply through one of the following official channels:****Victorious Academies Trust website****DfE Teaching Vacancies****Greater Jobs****Eteach****Please be aware that vacancies advertised via unauthorised third-party services that may not be legitimate, accurate, or endorsed by Victorious Academies Trust. We cannot guarantee or take responsibility for the security of your personal information submitted through platforms not affiliated with our Trust.****If you are unsure whether a vacancy is genuine, please visit the 'Current Vacancies' on the Victorious Academies Trust website on Careers at Victorious Academies Trust - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, OL6 9RU | eteach before submitting an application.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:We have a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The roles across our schools involve working with children and/or young people and are subject to our Safer Recruitment Process.We do not accept CV's, all applicants should complete a Trust Application Form and include on this the details of two referees who, if you are shortlisted will be contacted for a reference. Social media checks will be carried out for roles across our Trust. All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We may close the job advert for roles within our Trust as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please apply for advertised roles as soon as you are able. If you have any queries linked to any of the roles advertised please ring 0161 830 6964.Visits to our schools are encouraged and warmly welcomed please contact the individual school to arrange this.### Yew Tree PrimaryPart of### Victorious Academies Trust