Teaching Assistant Level 3: Supporting SEND and Additional Needs
Irk Valley Community School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 5XHThis job expired on 12 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
12 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 8:30am – 3:50pm Monday - Friday 33 hours per week 39 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £29,064 - £31,067
Actual salary
- £23,571 - £25,196
Pay scale
- Grade 5 point 13-19
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of Irk Valley Community School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, talented and enthusiastic teaching assistant to lead the support in our newly opened SEND provision.
The successful candidate must:-
-have worked in a primary or special school setting for at least 3 years.
-have substantial experience of supporting and including children with SEND.
-have experience of working as part of a staff team in the interests of the children in their care.
-be confident in the use of IT to record provision and communicate with parents.
-have a track record of communicating effectively and clearly with pupils, parents and staff.
-show a capacity and commitment to demonstrating the school’s values behaviours in their daily work.
What the school offers its staff
The governors of Irk Valley Community School are seeking to appoint an outstanding, talented and enthusiastic teaching assistant to lead the support in our newly opened SEND provision.
The successful candidate must:- -have worked in a primary or special school setting for at least 3 years.
-have substantial experience of supporting and including children with SEND.
-have experience of working as part of a staff team in the interests of the children in their care.
-be confident in the use of IT to record provision and communicate with parents.
-have a track record of communicating effectively and clearly with pupils, parents and staff.
-show a capacity and commitment to demonstrating the school’s values behaviours in their daily work.
We can offer you: -Membership of a friendly and supportive team committed to raising standards for our pupils
-A friendly and supportive working environment
-A commitment to developing and training you
-Wonderful children and supportive families
Irk Valley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. References will be requested prior to interview.
Please visit our website to find out more about our school and the positive ethos we create.
Informal visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please call Fiona Buchanan at the school office to make an appointment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment process:
• All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks (including barred list)
• Online searches as part of due diligence will be undertaken
• References will be sought and carefully scrutinised
• We will explore candidates’ motivation to work with children and their understanding of safeguarding throughout the recruitment process
We are looking for staff who demonstrate a clear commitment to keeping children safe and who always uphold professional boundaries.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Irk Valley Community School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 437 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- f.buchanan@irkvalley.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 413 8707
About Irk Valley Community School
We are a school where relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every child is known, supported and challenged to succeed—academically, socially and emotionally. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and the strength of our staff team, who work collaboratively and thoughtfully to meet the needs of every pupil.
Arranging a visit to Irk Valley Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email f.buchanan@irkvalley.manchester.sch.uk.
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