Teaching Assistant

Springfield School; Leek; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School in Leek is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role supports pupils with SEN across the primary range, working 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in a permanent, full-time post.

We are a caring school with a focus on inclusive education and professional development; you will collaborate with teachers, parents and external agencies to promote learning and wellbeing for children aged 4–11.

Responsibilities

• Hold the pupils well-being and learning at the centre of all they do.
• Have good interpersonal skills, high standards and expectations.
• Effectively promote and develop the vision, aims and ethos of the school.
• Have commitment to working in partnership with parents and other agencies.

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Springfield School

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/SS/12412

Location: Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6LQ

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £26,847.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE)

Grade 4 £26,847 - £27,274 (whole year)

Hours Per Week: 32.5

Closing Date: Midday, Mon 19th Oct, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Thursday 22nd October 2026

About this Role

Springfield School - Teaching Assistant

Grade 4, £26,847 - £27,274 (whole year)

Permanent, whole year.

Full-time - 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Springfield School is a generic primary Special School meaning we provide education for children with a range of needs. The school has particular expertise in working with children who have severe learning difficulties including those with communication difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs, and those with moderate learning difficulties. The school provides education to over 65 children aged between 4 and 11. The school is organised through a combination of chronological age, key stage groups and learning needs. The majority of children live in or close to Leek however the school also takes placements from across Staffordshire Moorlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cheshire East, Derbyshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The school is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust and forms a Federation with the Meadows School, a generic secondary Special School.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for children with SEN and are:

• Passionate about seeing children make excellent progress in a Special School environment.
• Motivated, with high expectations for all learners.
• Committed to working with the whole school community.
• Able to contribute to life beyond their classroom.

We would expect the successful candidates to:

• Hold the pupils well-being and learning at the centre of all they do.
• Have good interpersonal skills, high standards and expectations.
• Effectively, promote and develop the vision, aims and ethos of the school.
• Have commitment to working in partnership with parents and other agencies.
• Undertake training and implement new initiatives.

In turn we can offer:

• Happy children who are eager to learn.
• A caring team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils.
• Excellent relationships with parents and LAC.
• A commitment to continued professional development.

Safeguarding Statement

Springfield School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Springfield School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search in accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025). Please note that this post is subject to satisfactory references, online checks, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Further information can be found in our policies, including our Safeguarding Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy, and Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Policy, which are available on our website.

To learn more about Manor Hall Academy Trust please follow the link to the website.