Teaching Assistant Level 2 SAN

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5LB

44 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4, scp 7-11; Actual Salary: £22,711 - £24,752

Teaching Assistant Level 2 SAN job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 SAN at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Dukinfield, on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2027.

The position will be full-time for 35 hours per week on a term-time only basis over 39 weeks a year (to include Inset days).

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working with children with high needs, EHCPs and a variety of SEND needs.

The main duties of the role:

• To provide support for students who require help to overcome barriers to learning.

• Provide specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum

• Work with groups of students under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs

• Assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment

• Supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session / lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

• Be someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to challenge, inspire and motivate our students

• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents

• Close links and group support from other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development

• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals

• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.

• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

• o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships, and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members

• o Flu vaccination clinics

• o Eyecare vouchers

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with a member of the school’s senior leadership team. Please contact Emma Chorley (School Business Manager) on 0161 368 4824 or e-mail: emma.chorley@st-marys-dukinfield.tameside.sch.uk to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, please complete the Application Form that can be found at 'Apply Now'. You will need to read the Application Form Notes, Privacy Notice, Job Description and Person Specification .

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and therefore, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted.

Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.

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.

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 St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-dukinfield

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