Level 2 Teaching Assistant for pupils with SEND

Great Sankey Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1SB

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £11,327.00 - £11,508.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 4 SCP 6 (£25,989 fte/ £11,327 actual) to SCP 7 (£26,403 fte/£11508 actual)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant for pupils with SEND job summary

A vacancy has arisen for a teaching assistant to support and work alongside pupils with SEND in Key Stage 2as well as working with small groups of pupils in this age range.

The successful candidate will work with and support a key child/children as well as supervise groups of children under the direction of the teaching staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs. They will also assist in classroom management and positive behaviour techniques.

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications and be able to:

• Promote self-esteem and independence of the pupil
• Promote the inclusion and wellbeing of all pupils
• Respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
• Implement strategies as outlined by the SENDCo and class teacher to support the focus child with their additional needs
• Have an understanding and experience of working with pupils with additional needs, particularly ASD and ADHD
• Set high expectations for themselves and the children they work with
• Show flexibility and draw on a range of strategies in helping pupils achieve positive outcomes in their learning including using digital technology

Great Sankey Primary School is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’   

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.  

Visits to the school are welcomed on prior appointment. Please contact the office on 01925 728176 / admin@greatsankeyprimary.tcat.uk.com 

Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026 (midday) 

Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 15th June 2026 

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Further details can be found on www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation.  We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.    

Our staff offer also includes:  

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.  

An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).  

Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.  

Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from 'The National College’

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.

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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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Great Sankey Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Sankey Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-sankey-primary-school

Primary and Nursery School, part of The Challenge Academy Trust.

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