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

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Your applicationOpen nowTeaching Assistant Level 3 - SEN (Intervention and Access Arrangements)Teaching Vacancies (DfE) · Sale, North West, United Kingdom

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong.
  3. 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.
  4. An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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:

  1. Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme
  2. Participate in development and training opportunities
  3. Sound Knowledge of the literacy / numeracy KS3 / Foundation Stage strategies and a good overview of Key Stage relevant curriculum
  4. Sound knowledge of how children learn and how to create and maximize learning opportunities
  5. To be able to work as part of a team and to have good inter-personal relationships
  6. 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
  7. Desirable to have completed (depending on job / setting) CACHE CPD SEN Level 2 or similar
  8. NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience (or working towards)
  9. 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.
  10. To be aware of all school policies and procedures
  11. To have some knowledge of NC requirements, especially literacy, numeracy and PSHE (e.g. ELS/ ALS/ FLS/ LPU/ Springboard)
  12. Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
  13. Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
  14. Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
  15. Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
  16. Ability to relate well to children and adults
  17. Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
  18. Dealing with complex behaviour/emotional needs
  19. Dealing with complex physical, care and personal needs, including lifting and handling
  20. Support complex sensory needs
  21. Attend appropriate in-service training as required to address the complex needs of the pupils
  22. Communicate with parents/cares and other professionals around complex issues/needs
  23. 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 [email protected]

  1. Application closing date: 23:59 pm - 5th October 2026
  2. 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 [email protected].

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.

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