Teaching Assistant G6

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Brookhaven is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join our team, supporting SEND pupils in our specialist school. You will work under teaching staff guidance to deliver care, support and learning programmes, helping pupils access learning and assisting with classroom management.

We value teamwork, safeguarding, and a positive ethos, with opportunities to develop interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills while contributing to a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistant (or recognised equivalent qualification or experience).
• Some experience of working with children with SEND.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes.
• Good level of interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Understanding of Safeguarding procedures and promoting welfare and safety of children.

Responsibilities

• Work under guidance of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable learning access.
• Assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• Support learning for SEND pupils in a specialist school environment.
• Contribute to a positive ethos and collaborative team culture.
• Promote pupil welfare, safety and well-being in line with safeguarding policies.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

SEND experience

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistant

Job description

Brookhaven is now looking to recruit for a Teaching Assistant to join their team. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with the SEND pupils within our specialist school. The main purpose of the role is to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching 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. We would welcome candidates who can demonstrate the following: NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistant (or recognised equivalent qualification or experience) Some experience of working with children with SEND The ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities The ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes Good level of interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills An understanding of Safeguarding procedures and can promote the welfare and safety of children that they come into contact with Brookhaven is an innovative, forward-thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. Where we believe everyone has the potential to be extraordinary! We have a world class team that work relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, to ensure they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as an individuals prepared for next century living as well as the world that we live in today. It is our duty and privilege as a school and community to make a difference every day. Everything we do at Brookhaven is underpinned by our vision, values and ethos: We believe that all children should have the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point. We pledge an unswerving commitment to improve, accelerate and enable ambitious life goals for all students. We aim “To be unique by design, and awesome by outcome”. At

Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or

leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our

values— opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything we

do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of

learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working

together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice

matters, and every learner thrives. We

are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,

proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our

people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development

through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,

and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,

confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a

culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real

difference. Y ou

will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a

strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has

an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored

learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If

you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create

futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together,

let’s make the remarkable happen. We

believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. Make

a life-changing difference in one of our special schools Our

special schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places to

work. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a wide

range of special educational needs and disabilities to discover their

strengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives. Our

pupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learning

disabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severe

learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Every

pupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised and

celebrated. By

joining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,

compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what every

child and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environment

where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes an

important contribution. Whether

you join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or as

part of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have the

opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and build

pupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care and

support shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.

Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication,

independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and their

in one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity to

join an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children,

young people and their families. Join

us and help transform lives, including your own. Shaw

Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or

Support Staff employment:

• An
• excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers
• Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on
• working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first
• day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’
• service including Bank Holidays)
• Access
• to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to
• Free
• DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive
• discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers
• from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free
• Eye Tests
• Cycle
• Access to our Institute of
• Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and
• flourish in your role and in the Trust. We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re
• committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a
• rewarding one. Colleagues
• within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both
• in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the
• National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme
• delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition
• Institute.
• Experienced
• leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance
• from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access
• to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional
• Advocate.
• Access
• to a suite of online courses.
• Placement
• projects within our family of schools.Actual Salary: £22,471-£24,755 Working hours: 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days (INSET)