Teaching Assistant Level 3 - SEN Sensory Support Specialist

Lowton CE High School; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowton Church of England High School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with visual impairments. You will adapt teaching materials and enable access to all curriculum areas, working within the SEND team to promote positive outcomes.

This permanent role is term-time, with INSET days, and involves 1:1 or small-group support within a caring, collaborative department that values teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students with visual impairments.
• Ability to prepare and adapt teaching materials for diverse needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support students with visual impairments on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Prepare and adapt teaching materials to facilitate access to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Specialist Sensory Education Team and SENDCo.
• Prepare for and participate in term-time duties and INSET days.

Job description

Lowton Church of England High School

Newton Road

Lowton

Warrington

WA3 1DU

Salary: Grade 5, £20,351 - £22,412 per annum.

Hours of work will be one of these shifts: by agreement

8.30 am 3.30 pm (32.5 hrs\\week)

8.00 am 3.00 pm (32.5 hrs\\week)

8.30 am 2.50 pm (26.7 hours\\week)

Monday Friday, Term time plus one INSET Day

Term time, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

We are a school that places the quality of learning at the heart of everything and we have an opportunity for a dynamic, caring and dedicated individual to join our SEND team in supporting our young people to realise their full potential. The successful candidate will be able to provide support to children with visual impairments to allow them to access all aspects of the curriculum and ensure positive outcomes. In particular you will prepare and adapt teaching materials and support and promote effective communication.

At the heart of the job, you will be a committed and caring person who as a teaching assistant will support students with visual impairments on a one to one basis or in a small group in or out of the classroom.

We are a very welcoming and supportive department where teamwork is at our core. You will be supported by the Specialist Sensory Education Team at Wigan LA as well as the school SENDCo.

The successful candidate will benefit from a strong induction programme which will be tailored to their professional needs and experience.

Term time working means you will only work when the school is open and you will work 1 day at the start of each new Academic Year, which is a training day (called INSET). Please contact us for an informal discussion and more information.

Above all we are looking for individuals who have a commitment and passion for raising the achievement of all students regardless of their ability. You will care about student wellbeing and have a sense of purpose; a vibrant and energetic individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of our students and wants to be a part of our team.

Are you:

• passionate about promoting a culture of educational excellence and improving the life chances of our students


• able to demonstrate the ability to support the learning of students in the classroom


• able to lead by example and act as a strong role model to students


• positive with a ‘can do’ attitude


• able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills


• an effective team player aligned to our missions and values


• an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards and our staff are proud to belong to the school; we believe that Lowton Church of England High School is a great place to be. This post offers you the opportunity to work in and with:

• A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.


• A school with a strong will and determination to be excellent.


• A school that has high expectations of all who work here.


• A school that places the quality of learning at the heart everything.


• Supportive and cooperative staff who are committed to their roles.


• An opportunity to develop extracurricular activities, if you so desire.


• Term time working.


• A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare.


• An opportunity to develop extracurricular activities, if you so desire.


• Term time working.


• A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare.

Closing date: Midnight 11th October 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

We welcome applications from those seeking long-term permanent roles but would be open to discussion around a fixed-term year where the role may support future training for roles within education.

Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, Prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

For further information or the opportunity to talk to a member of the team to discuss this post, please contact the school business manager at [e-mail].

Visit us online at www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk or visit our Facebook page – Lowton Church of England High School

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Supporting Documents

• Recruitment Booklet


• Guidance for Safer Working Practice


• DBS Policy Statement - Schools


• Childcare Disqualification Requirements