Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Hawthorns School, Hyde, SK14 6PJ

8 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 31 hours 45 minutes per week / term time only (190 days) Monday to Friday 08:45-15:30 for 4 days & 08:45-16:00 on Wednesdays.
Contract type: Fixed term - Ends August 2027
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 per annum
Actual salary: £17,896.00 per annum
Pay scale: NJC scale point 3
Additional allowances: SEN allowance pro rata: £1,504.00 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

About you

We are looking for people who can demonstrate the following qualities:

Physically strong and resilient.
Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
Able to respond quickly to unexpected situations.
Calm and patient, particularly in difficult situations.
Kind and caring nature with the ability to support children’s physical, social and emotional needs.
Willingness to take part in outdoor activities in all weather conditions.
Passionate about enriching the lives of SEND Children.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
Flexible and reliable.
Knowledge of safeguarding.
Experience of working with SEND children with an autism diagnosis.

What the school offers its staff

What makes this job so amazing?

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fun environment with a dynamic team. They will be working with people who are passionate about the support and learning at Hawthorns. Successful candidates will benefit from:

A fun environment where no two days are the same (expect the unexpected!)
A fantastic supportive team.
Working with an experienced team who can share valuable knowledge and skills.
Career and development opportunities.
The chance to make a real difference.
Westfield Health plan
Term time only plus additional pay or lieu time for inset days & after school training (outside of contracted hours)
Greater Manchester Pension Scheme
Free parking

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.