Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN

Trafford Council; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme – GMPF

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme and gym

Job summary

The Dean Trust's Ashton on Mersey School in Sale is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 – SEN to support pupils and work under the direction of teaching staff.

You will assist with planning and delivery of learning activities, prepare resources, and help create an inclusive learning environment, including support for pupils with additional needs. The role is permanent, 36.25 hours per week, term time plus INSET days.

Qualifications

• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme.
• Sound knowledge of literacy/numeracy KS3 strategies and curriculum.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build good relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development under the direction of teaching staff.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities and prepare resources.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment, including for pupils with additional needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to help learners achieve potential.

Skills

TA Induction

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants

CACHE CPD SEN Level 2

Job description

THE DEAN TRUST
ASHTON ON MERSEY SCHOOL
Cecil Avenue
Sale
M33 5BP
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.thedeantrust.co.uk/

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 – SEN – Required as soon as possible
Band 5 Point 19 -22, £32,061 -£33,699 per annum pro rata.
Actual Salary: £28,990.36 - £28,985.03
36.25 hours per week,
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00, Term time including 5 INSET days
Permanent

Benefits available at The Dean Trust

• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
• Blue Light High Street Benefits and Discounts for Teacher
• Simplyhealth
• Annual flu jabs
• Access to enhanced family-friendly policies
• Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and hard-working Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support pupils' learning and development. Working under the direction of teaching staff, you will provide support to individuals and groups, assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities, prepare resources, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role may involve supporting pupils with additional needs and delivering targeted interventions to help all learners achieve their potential.

Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our schoolcommunity.

The school has:

• An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
• A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong.
• Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
• An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
• A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
• Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning, including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
• World-class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners, including Manchester United Football Club, with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years, and Sale Sharks, with Ashton on Mersey students participating in the ACE league.

This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who demonstrates the following qualities, knowledge and skills:

• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme
• Participate in development and training opportunities
• Sound Knowledge of the literacy / numeracy KS3 / Foundation Stage strategies and a good overview of Key Stage relevant curriculum
• Sound knowledge of how children learn and how to create and maximize learning opportunities
• To be able to work as part of a team and to have good inter-personal relationships
• To have attended significant Inset relevant to job and – in the case of those working with particular SEN pupils – to have become skilled in dealing with particular areas of special need though attending LEA and other providers of specialist training
• Desirable to have completed (depending on job / setting) CACHE CPD SEN Level 2 or similar
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience (or working towards)
• Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bilingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
• To be aware of all school policies and procedures
• To have some knowledge of NC requirements, especially literacy, numeracy and PSHE (e.g. ELS/ ALS/ FLS/ LPU/ Springboard)
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• Dealing with complex behaviour/emotional needs
• Dealing with complex physical, care and personal needs, including lifting and handling
• Support complex sensory needs
• Attend appropriate in-service training as required to address the complex needs of the pupils
• Communicate with parents/cares and other professionals around complex issues/needs
• Be aware that the job may require TAs to work in difficult and challenging conditions arising from antisocial, difficult behaviour or medical conditions

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Application closing date - Monday 5 October 2026 at 23:59
Interview date - To be confirmed – Week commencing Monday 12 October 2026

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust.