Teaching Assistant Level 1

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council, on behalf of Springwood Primary School, is seeking Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our expanding team on a permanent basis at a large special school serving pupils with SEND aged 5–11.

You will support primary aged children with complex needs, help create an inclusive learning environment, and work as part of a team. Previous experience with challenging behaviour is desirable; opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Support primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential.
• Ensure all pupils are included and supported to develop with SEND or behaviour challenges.
• Work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment.

Job description

At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils with SEND aged 5 -11.

We are seeking to appoint a number of Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our ever-expanding team on a permanent basis.

Springwood is a large primary age Special School (360 pupils aged 5 – 11) based over five sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs.

Springwood Primary School is part of The LINK Education Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

• Are you interested in supporting primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential?
• Will you ensure that all our pupils are included and supported to develop whatever their special educational needs or behaviour challenges?
• Can you work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment for our pupils?
• Do you want to learn new skills and participate in your own professional development?
• Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited, into school, to undertake a class based task, an ICT task and a panel interview.

Closing date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interview date: Monday 12th October 2026

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

References may be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only

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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