Teaching Assistant Level 1

Trafford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatsworth High School and Community College in Eccles, Salford, Lancashire, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 1. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time only plus 5 training days, with a salary of £26,016.00 - £26,427.00 pro rata and SNA1 allowance.

Start date ASAP; permanent appointment; Local Government Pension Scheme; salary sacrifice bike scheme and wellbeing support are available. The successful candidate will support pupils with severe learning difficulties, profound

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.

Job description

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

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1
Grade 1B, SCP 4-5, £26,016.00 - £26,427.00 (pro rata for term time only) plus SNA1 allowance
Start Date: ASAP
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 - Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Chatsworth High School and Community College - Thursday 19 November 2026