Teaching Assistant Level 2 - SEN
Broadoak Primary School, Manchester, M27 0EP27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 09:00-15:30, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31/08/2026
Pay scale
- Grade 2A, SCP 7-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
1.Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence
2.Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs
3.Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate
4.Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention
5.Assist with the development and delivery of individual education and support plans
6.Under the direction of the teacher, provide support for pupils, either in small groups or a 1-1 basis, including those with special educational/health needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning
Support for the Curriculum
1.Support pupils to understand instructions from the teacher.
2.Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for individual or small groups of pupils with special educational needs (SEN), delivering activities inside or outside the classroom
3.
Support children with accessing learning activities by scaffolding their learning as directed by the class teacher
4.Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
5.Use IT skills to advance pupils’ learning
6.Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning
7.Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
8.Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
9.Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
10.Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school
11.Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher or SEN co-ordinator (SENCO)
General Tasks
1.Assist with the supervision of pupils during lesson times, social times including lunchtimes
2.Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
3.Attend relevant meetings as required and participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
4.Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and visits and other school activities as required.
5.Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays
6.Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers
7.Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
Safeguarding
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our school safeguarding and child protection policies
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
What the school offers its staff
The Governors at Broadoak wish to appoint an enthusiastic Level 2 teaching assistant to support teaching and learning activities for a child with SEND within our EYFS Unit. The successful applicant will work as part of an excellent and supportive team.
Broadoak is a friendly, happy school that supports all children to reach their full potential.
Broadoak Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring service checks.
Further information about the job
Application forms and supporting information is available from the school office and should be returned to the Headteacher via Office@Broadoak.salford.sch.uk by the closing date below.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Broadoak Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 484 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broadoak Primary School website
- Email address
- icojocareanu@broadoak.salford.sch.uk
Located in Swinton, Manchester, Broadoak Primary is a heavily over subscribed school with nearly 500 children including a 60 place full-time Nursery. The school converted to a Single Academy in 2011 and achieved Ofsted Outstanding in 2009.
The school has excellent facilities, including extensive grounds that drive a commitment to outdoor learning. As an educational team we have track record for achieving high levels of educational attainment from our pupils and put our children at the very centre of our aims. We provide a stimulating environment in which our children feel secure and happy.
Our aim is to provide all children with meaningful and engaging learning experiences that will prepare them for life in the 21st century. At Broadoak Primary School we are very proud of our pupils and their successes. We offer personalised learning for our young people, within an inclusive, engaging learning environment. Our friendly staff team is clearly committed to providing a secure and happy place in which to learn, one in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically to achieve their full potential. We believe that education is a partnership between pupils, teacher and parents working together to foster and develop a life long love of learning. Our children are highly motivated, well behaved and truly delightful to teach!
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