Teaching Assistant Level 3

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

Job summary

Springwood Primary School, part of Salford City Council, is seeking two full-time and one part-time Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our Craig Hall (Irlam) site on permanent contracts.

We serve pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs and are part of the Link Education Trust. Successful applicants will support learning, promote inclusion, and engage in professional development, with DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary pupils with complex needs.
• Able to promote inclusion and support pupils with SEN.
• Able to work in a team to provide suitable learning environment.
• Willing to learn new skills and engage in professional development.
• Experience with challenging behaviour in educational settings.
• Able to develop skills to lead groups of pupils.
• Interest in specialist communication area.

Skills

Special needs support

Inclusive practice

Teamwork

PD / training

Behaviour management

Group leadership

Specialist communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

We are seeking to appoint 2 full time and 1 part time Level 3 Teaching Assistants on a permanent contract to join our team based at our Craig Hall (Irlam) 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 have 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?

Shortlisting Date: Monday 5th October 2026

Interviews: Monday 12th October and Tuesday 13th October 2026

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

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.

Please note shortlisted candidates references will be requested prior to interview

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.This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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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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