Job Description

Salford


Part Time


25,185.00 - 25,583.00 (pro rata for term time only)


Permanent


Expires 05/09/2025

About the Role

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THE SOVEREIGN TRUST

CHATSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Chatsworth Road

Eccles

Salford

Lancashire

M30 9DY

Website: www.chatsworthacademy.co.uk

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1 - Start Date: As soon as possible

Grade 1B, SCP 4-5, 25,185.00 - 25,583.00 (pro rata for term time only) plus SNA1 allowance

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Term Time only + 5 training days.

Pension: Local government pension scheme including a generous employer contribution. Please take a look at the website: https://www.gmpf.org.uk/.

Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work, through monthly interest free salary deductions. Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of wellbeing services.

Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our hard-working, successful, forward-thinking staff team.


Part of the Sovereign Trust, Chatsworth High School and Community College is an Outstanding special school for pupils aged 11 19 years located in Eccles, which serves children and young people with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism, who live in the area.


We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who will contribute to our caring ethos ensuring every pupil in our care reaches their full potential.


We can offer the successful candidate:

A welcoming and inclusive school community

Children who make excellent progress and love coming to school

A staff team who are deeply committed to our pupils


Bespoke continuous professional development for staff


We are strongly committed to offering our children an excellent education in partnership with their families and local communities. If you are flexible, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to be the best they can be, we would like to hear from you.


We encourage you to view our website for greater insight into our school: https://www.chatsworthacademy.co.uk/


The successful applicant will:

Be motivated by our core values

Have a passion for supporting our children

Have a good understanding of SEND together with the learning needs of children

Have high expectations and the ability to ensure good learning and progress for all children

Have a strong commitment to teamwork

How to apply

Are we the right school for you?

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you should complete the attached application form. Please note that only applications on the Trust's application form will be considered. Candidates who submit a CV will not be short-listed. Completed applications are to be returned to hr@thesovereigntrust.uk to arrive by 9:00 am, Friday 5 September 2025

Closing date for receipt of applications - Friday 5 September 2025 at 9:00am

Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Chatsworth High School and Community College - Wednesday 10 September 2025

TST - Application Form - Support Staff (V6) TST - Chatsworth High - TA1 Candidate Pack - Aug 25 TST - Equal Opportunities Form (V1)

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