Teching Assistants Level 1 SEN

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme and CPD

Job summary

Brentwood School and Community College in Sale (M33 4GY) is seeking Teaching Assistants Level 1 for a September 2026 start. This Band 3 post offers pro rata salaries of £26,847-£29,071 but actual salary £21,340-£23,108, for 33.5 hours, term time only 39 weeks. Brentwood is an outstanding special school with a focus on students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism and complex needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for supporting students with special educational needs.
• Inspire and engage learners to reach their potential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to high standards of inclusion and learning.
• Willingness to adapt and be innovative in a dynamic school environment.

Skills

Passion for special needs

Inspire students to learn

Outstanding communication

Teamwork

Excellence in service

Innovative and dynamic

Job description

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL AND COMMUNNITY COLLEGE
Cherry Lane
Sale
M33 4GY
Head Teacher – Ian Hardman
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

TEACHING ASSISTANTS LEVEL 1 (for September 2026 start)
Band 3 point 6-11 £26,847 - £29,071 pro rata – Actual salary £21,340 - £23,108
33.5 hours Term Time Only 39 weeks

Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post-19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years and an extension to our building opened in September 2025.

Due to the continuing growth of this highly successful school and college, we are looking for Level 1 teaching assistants who:

• Are passionate about working in a Special Needs setting
• Will inspire students to learn
• Have outstanding communication skills
• Are innovative and dynamic
• Understand the importance of teamwork
• Are committed to excellence
• Have the vision, skills and energy to provide the best opportunity for every student within our school and college

We are particularly interested in recruiting staff with experience of:

• Supporting students with autism
• Working with both child and adult learners
• Supporting students with a range of special educational needs
• Supporting students with complex medical needs

We are also interested in recruiting graduates who are considering a career in teaching, social work, speech and language therapy or occupational therapy. We will provide a comprehensive training programme to equip you with the skills required to work with young people with a range of needs.

We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD for all staff.

We are a warm and friendly school and value the health and wellbeing of our staff.

'The leadership and management provide a supportive and flexible environment where staff are listened to in order to ensure that staff's wellbeing is a priority while also making sure the quality-of-service provision to students is not compromised in anyway.' (School Wellbeing Support Advisor)

Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Please note that skilled worker visas cannot be supported by Brentwood.

Closing Date - Friday 25 September 2026 at 12 Noon