Job Description

PARK ROAD SALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Park Road

Sale

M33 6HR

Headteacher: Mrs C Walmsley

E-Mail: finance@parkroadsale.trafford.sch.uk

Telephone 0161 973 1392

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1 SEN - Required: As soon as possible

Fixed Term contract Initially until 31 July 2026 (but could be increased depending on funding)

Band 3 Point 6 - 11 25,989 to 28,142 (full time equivalent)

Full Time 36.25 hrs per week 39 Week Contract (Term Time & 5 Training Days)

Contracted hours 8.30 4:15

We wish to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant, who will work with pupils in our EYFS department who have differing SEN needs. The role will involve supporting children to access the environment and activities within the class, working with children on a one-to-one basis, as well as working with small groups of children.


Applicants will need to demonstrate a proven understanding of children who need particular support in different aspects of SEN needs. You will also need experience of working in Early Year (both Nursery and Reception) and it is essential that you have experience of working with SEN needs.



We are looking for someone who:


Is a skilled early years practitioner with experience of working with children aged 3 to 7 years in a school setting

Has working knowledge of the EYFS


Is motivated and passionate about supporting young children with special educational needs and disabilities

Has wide experience of working with children with a range of SEND as well as experience of working with professionals from multi-agency parties

Has experience of implementing Speech and Language Programmes and Individual Education Plans

Has experience of providing support through one to one work and the delivery of small group interventions


Able to cater for the needs if the children and use initiate based upon situations as they arise.

Use a relational, trauma informed approach.

Contributes to planning, monitoring and evaluating pupil outcomes and targets

Has an enthusiastic and adaptable approach with high expectations of learning and behaviour, with a passion for helping children achieve their full potential.


Is positive, nurturing and caring


Is hardworking and a good team player, who can work on their own initiative when required

Is energetic and willing to engage in all aspects of school life to achieve the best for the children within the school


Is flexible and willing to try out new initiatives


In return we can offer you:

Inspirational, dedicated, passionate staff where teamwork is strong;

Friendly, supportive and collaborative teaching, support staff and SLT teams


Commitment to your professional development

Generous LGPS pension with 20% employer contributions


Convenient location for Sale town centre and transport links

On site free parking


Employee Health and Wellbeing support via the Employee Assistance Programme

Forms and further details are available from the Trafford website www.greater.jobs

Interested candidates are asked to submit a completed application form to finance@parkroadsale.trafford.sch.uk (applications by email are encouraged.)

Park Road Sale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. Appointments will be subject to successful references, eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Staff Disqualification Declaration.

Closing Date and Shortlisting - Monday 8 September 2025 9am

Interviews To be confirmed

Applicants who are not contacted during this period may assume that they have not been successful, but are thanked for their interest. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants who are not called for interview.