TA 2 with SEN Experience

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Salford. You will work in our Language Resource Unit and support children with diverse needs, helping them access learning and participate in class activities.

The role emphasises safeguarding, teamwork with teachers and families, and commitment to inclusive practice. Training and ongoing development are encouraged, with a supportive school community and opportunities to grow.

Job description

About us

Are you a passionate teaching assistant looking to make a difference in a welcoming, caring and child-centred school? Do you want to be fundamental in helping children of all abilities make good progress? Are you looking for opportunities to continually develop your own practice in a supportive school community? Well … Irlam Endowed is the school for you.

About the Role

Our school values of Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Diversity make our school a great place to be for everyone. We pride ourselves on being a positive, community-focused inclusive team that constantly strives to improve our educational offer to all children. We have a tradition of strong links with parents, carers and the local community.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate teaching assistant to join our growing Language Resource Unit. The successful candidate will work closely alongside the team in our Resource Provision to deliver high-quality teaching and learning to the children. There will also be times when you support with children in our mainstream classes. We want an individual who is able to demonstrate exemplary classroom practice, and who has a good understanding of how children with additional needs learn. It is an ideal prospect for someone who is passionate about supporting SEND children and committed to working with children and families.

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.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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