Teaching Assistant Level 3 - SEN (Intervention and Access Arrangements)

Ashton-on-Mersey School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 28,985.03

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - SEN (Intervention and Access Arrangements) job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and hard-working Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support pupils' learning and development. Working under the direction of teaching staff, you will provide support to individuals and groups, assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities, prepare resources, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role may involve supporting pupils with additional needs and delivering targeted interventions to help all learners achieve their potential.

Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community.

The school has:

An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.

A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong.

Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.

An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.

A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.

Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning, including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.

World-class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners, including Manchester United Football Club, with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years, and Sale Sharks, with Ashton on Mersey students participating in the ACE league.

This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who demonstrates the following qualities, knowledge and skills:

Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme

Participate in development and training opportunities

Sound Knowledge of the literacy / numeracy KS3 / Foundation Stage strategies and a good overview of Key Stage relevant curriculum

Sound knowledge of how children learn and how to create and maximize learning opportunities

To be able to work as part of a team and to have good inter-personal relationships

To have attended significant Inset relevant to job and – in the case of those working with particular SEN pupils – to have become skilled in dealing with particular areas of special need though attending LEA and other providers of specialist training

Desirable to have completed (depending on job / setting) CACHE CPD SEN Level 2 or similar

NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience (or working towards)

Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.

To be aware of all school policies and procedures

To have some knowledge of NC requirements, especially literacy, numeracy and PSHE (e.g. ELS/ ALS/ FLS/ LPU/ Springboard)

Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies

Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

Dealing with complex behaviour/emotional needs

Dealing with complex physical, care and personal needs, including lifting and handling

Support complex sensory needs

Attend appropriate in-service training as required to address the complex needs of the pupils

Communicate with parents/cares and other professionals around complex issues/needs

Be aware that the job may require TAs to work in difficult and challenging conditions arising from anti-social, difficult behaviour or medical conditions

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email MaxineMills@aom.trafford.sch.uk

Application closing date:                   23:59 pm -  5th October 2026

Interview date:                                  To be confirmed - W/c 12th October 2026

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust179 Option 6 or email recruitment@thedeantrust.co.uk. Previous Applicants need not apply.We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

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

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

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 Ashton-on-Mersey School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1609 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ashton-on-Mersey School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashton-on-mersey-school-sale

Founded in 1981, following the amalgamation of separate Boys’ and Girls’ schools, Ashton on Mersey School is the founding school of The Dean Trust which is a multi-academy trust comprising seven secondary schools and four primary schools across four local authorities.

Ashton on Mersey School is one of the most popular and oversubscribed schools in the region with a reputation for aspiration, endeavour and excellence. As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a team of teachers and support staff who truly believe that every pupil should achieve or exceed their potential.

The school has an established ethos of setting high academic standards by carefully crafting a pupil-centered approach where individual needs are matched with a broad, ambitious and exciting curriculum. In addition, the school is passionate about providing rich and diverse opportunities in an environment designed to nurture lifelong learners and citizens who can thrive regionally, nationally and globally.

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