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TA 3 (SEN)

The Orchards, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 9TG

This job expired on 22 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  22 July 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,855.00 - £26,721.00 Annually (Actual) Bright Futures Grade 5 Point 17 - 19. 39 Weeks per Year Full time salary £30,060 - £31067

TA 3 (SEN) job summary

Join our team at The Orchard's and be a part of something truly special. We're not just a school; we're a community dedicated to 'Championing Remarkable Children'.

With a focus on child-centred and inclusive education, we're looking for someone who embodies our ethos and values, ready to make a significant impact in the lives of the children we serve. At The Orchard's, you'll find more than a job. You'll discover a place where your passion for education and your commitment to making a difference align.

Our staff team is supportive, friendly, and united by a common goal: to provide an outstanding education for every child. We believe in the power of empathy, kindness, and teamwork, and we live these values every day.

If you're eager to be at the forefront of specialist education and recognise the importance of shaping young lives with compassion and dedication, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that not only believes in the potential of every child but works tirelessly to unlock it. Together, we can change lives and build a brighter future for our children.

We are open, supportive and flexible with high-quality CPD opportunities through our Teaching School Hubs and Professional Development Institute.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities and accountabilities.

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.

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About The Orchards

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Orchards website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-orchards

The Orchard’s School caters for children aged 4-11 with a wide range of needs, from moderate to complex with specialisms in cognition and learning, communication and interaction, physical and sensory and children with complex medical conditions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative and inspirational Special School on its journey to become a beacon for SEND provision. Our school is a member of The Dunham Trust, which is a multi-academy trust of five schools based in Trafford.

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