Teaching Assistant Level 1
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Springwood Primary School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | https://www.greater.jobs/en-gb/job/75772760 |
Summary
Springwood is a large primary age Special School (360 pupils aged 5 11) based over a number of sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood is now part of The LINK Education Trust.
Pupils who are Nursery - Y2 age attend our Craig Hall Site in Irlam, those who are Y2-Y6 attend our site in Swinton. Additionally, we have a small group of pupils based at our Summerville, Grosvenor Road and Belvedere sites.Depending on pupil need and peer group, the decision is made annually as to which site pupils are based at.
Despite being split across four sites, the school is a cohesive learning environment with the same provision and expectations across the whole school. Staff work This exciting opportunity is to jbe based at our Swinton Barton Road School site.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
Are you interested in supporting primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential?
Will you ensure that all our pupils are included and supported to develop whatever their special educational needs or behaviour challenges?
Can you work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment for our pupils?
Do you want to learn new skills and participate in your own professional development?
Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting.
Interviews will be held: 11th February 2026
References may be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only.
Pupils who are Nursery - Y2 age attend our Craig Hall Site in Irlam, those who are Y2-Y6 attend our site in Swinton. Additionally, we have a small group of pupils based at our Summerville, Grosvenor Road and Belvedere sites.Depending on pupil need and peer group, the decision is made annually as to which site pupils are based at.
Despite being split across four sites, the school is a cohesive learning environment with the same provision and expectations across the whole school. Staff work This exciting opportunity is to jbe based at our Swinton Barton Road School site.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
Are you interested in supporting primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential?
Will you ensure that all our pupils are included and supported to develop whatever their special educational needs or behaviour challenges?
Can you work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment for our pupils?
Do you want to learn new skills and participate in your own professional development?
Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting.
Interviews will be held: 11th February 2026
References may be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only.