Teaching Assistant Level 3

Elton High; Walshaw; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Elton High School is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Grade 7) to support students with physical disabilities and help them access full school life so they can progress and develop. The role covers KS3/KS4, across all year groups and departments, as part of a supportive team.

The successful candidate will work 29.35 hours per week during term time, with a few additional days during school closures, contributing to a strong, well-regarded department and safeguarding-focused school

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with physical disabilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support to students across KS3 and KS4, to ensure that they are on track with their learning.
• Gain experience across all year groups/departments/subject areas and be a key support for the school by joining a dedicated and supportive team.
• Contribute to inclusive practice and help students access full school life.
• Support overall school wellbeing and positive student behaviour as part of the team.

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Required as soon as possible.

Governors of this popular, successful and oversubscribed 11-16 High School are seeking to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Grade 7) to provide support for students with physical disabilities so that they are able to access a full school life in order to progress and develop. Achievement of SEN students has improved in recent years, but we cannot become complacent and need to develop our provision further, making full use of all available resources whilst meeting the statutory requirements for appropriate SEN provision.

The successful applicant will be employed to work 29.35 hours per week term time only (plus 3 additional days worked during periods of school closure). You will gain experience across all year groups/departments/subject areas and be a key support for the school by joining a dedicated and supportive team. You will provide high quality support to students across KS3 and KS4, to ensure that they are on track with their learning.

The Elton High School is a significantly oversubscribed school with a tradition of excellence. We have a history of high achievement with results regularly placing us as amongst the highest performing schools in Bury LA and amongst the top proportion of schools in the country. The successful applicant will be part of a fantastic departmental team, wholly supportive and collaborative, who generate outstanding teaching and learning practice.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2026) reiterated the strengths that had been confirmed in the previous reports. The inspection team noted that Pupils describe feeling happy, safe and proud of their school. Our students achieve well, with the inspectors being particularly impressed with relationships between students and staff, describing them as warm, respectful and trusting.

The success of our school is built on the expertise of our high-quality staff. We have a strong system of staff training in place aimed at developing the very best practice, moreover we have a constant focus on ensuring that all of our team feel supported to give of their best and to have a work life balance. We pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to promoting the well-being of everyone in our school community and consistently review opportunities to further promote staff well-being.

The school has excellent transport links with the M60, M61, M62 and M66 Motorways crisscrossing the area plus the Metrolink Light Rapid Transit system with a fast and frequent service from Bury centre through Manchester city centre to East Didsbury.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 9 am

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• Job Description
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