Teaching Assistant Level 1

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes for travel to

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Chatsworth High School and Community College, part of the Sovereign Trust in Eccles, Salford, is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to start ASAP. You will work 30 hours per week, term-time plus 5 training days, supporting pupils with complex needs and contributing to inclusive learning.

The role is permanent with Local Government Pension Scheme and salary £25,185–£25,583 pro rata for term time. You will join a dedicated team committed to high standards and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Be motivated by our core values.
• Have a passion for supporting our children.
• Have a good understanding of SEND together with the learning needs of children.
• Have high expectations and the ability to ensure good learning and progress for all children.
• Have a strong commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Be motivated by our core values.
• Have a passion for supporting our children.
• Have a good understanding of SEND together with the learning needs of children.
• Have high expectations and the ability to ensure good learning and progress for all children.
• Have a strong commitment to teamwork.

Skills

Core values alignment

Passion for helping children

SEND understanding

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
CHATSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chatsworth Road
Eccles
Salford
Lancashire
M30 9DY
Website: www.chatsworthacademy.co.uk

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1 - Start Date: ASAP
Grade 1B, SCP 4-5, £25,185.00 - £25,583.00 (pro rata for term time only) plus SNA1 allowance
30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Term Time only + 5 training days.
Permanent
Pension: Local government pension scheme including a generous employer contribution. Please take a look at the website: https://www.gmpf.org.uk/ .
Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work, through monthly interest free salary deductions. Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of wellbeing services.

An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our hard-working, successful, forward-thinking staff team.

Part of the Sovereign Trust, Chatsworth High School and Community College is an Outstanding special school for pupils aged 11 – 19 years located in Eccles, which serves children and young people with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism, who live in the area.

We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who will contribute to our caring ethos ensuring every pupil in our care reaches their full potential.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Children who make excellent progress and love coming to school
• A staff team who are deeply committed to our pupils
• Bespoke continuous professional development for staff

We are strongly committed to offering our children an excellent education in partnership with their families and local communities. If you are flexible, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to be the best they can be, we would like to hear from you.

We encourage you to view our website for greater insight into our school: https://www.chatsworthacademy.co.uk/

The successful applicant will:

• Be motivated by our core values
• Have a passion for supporting our children
• Have a good understanding of SEND together with the learning needs of children
• Have high expectations and the ability to ensure good learning and progress for all children
• Have a strong commitment to teamwork

Closing date for receipt of applications - Thursday 1 October 2026 at 9:00 am
Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Chatsworth High School and Community College - Wednesday 7 October 2026