Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Primary (Complex Needs)

Salford; Cadishead; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford is seeking 2 full-time and 1 part-time Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our Craig Hall (Irlam) site, attached to Springwood Primary School, a large special school within the Link Education Trust. You will support primary-age pupils with complex needs, promote inclusion and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Shortlisting begins 5 October 2026; interviews 12–13 October, with a thorough recruitment process.

Qualifications

• 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?

Skills

Inclusion of SEND pupils

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Professional development

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Salford is seeking 2 full-time and 1 part-time Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our Craig Hall (Irlam) site, attached to Springwood Primary School, a large special school within the Link Education Trust. You will support primary-age pupils with complex needs, promote inclusion and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Shortlisting begins 5 October 2026; interviews 12–13 October, with a thorough recruitment process.