Teaching Assistant Level 3

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the Swinton site on a permanent basis. The role supports primary-aged children with complex needs in a large Special School environment within The LINK Education Trust, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Interviews are scheduled for 29th September 2026. The post requires safeguarding commitments and enhanced DBS checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary age children with complex needs.
• Inclusive learning for pupils with SEND.
• Team-based learning environment support.
• Willingness to participate in professional development.
• Experience with challenging behaviour and complex needs preferred.
• Ability to lead groups in specialised communication areas.

Skills

Support complex needs

Teamwork

Professional development

Behaviour management

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant on a permanent contract to join our team based at our Swinton site.

Springwood is a large primary age Special School (375 pupils aged 5 – 11) based over a number of sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs.

Springwood is part of The LINK Education Trust.

At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil.

This is 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.
• Are you ready to develop your skills and expertise to lead groups of pupils?
• Do you have the drive to develop your skills and expertise in a nominated area of specialist communication?

Interviews will be held 29th September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to undertake a rigorous recruitment process which may include a range of tasks and an interview.

References may be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, together with appropriate HR clearances.

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

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK

• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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