Teaching Assistant Level 3
| 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 |
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Summary
We are seeking to appoint a number of Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our team based at our Swinton site.
There are 2 permanent posts and one fixed term until 27th July 2026
Springwood is a large primary age Special School (375 pupils aged 5 11) based over a number of sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs.
Springwood is part of the Link Education Trust.
At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments.
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.
Are you ready to develop your skills and expertise to lead groups of pupils?
Do you have the drive to develop your skills and expertise in a nominated area of specialist communication?
If you wish to come and look around the school on 7th January 2026 at 10am please email Springwood HR springwood.hr@thelinkeducationtrust.co.uk to book.
Interviews will be held Monday 20th January 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to un
There are 2 permanent posts and one fixed term until 27th July 2026
Springwood is a large primary age Special School (375 pupils aged 5 11) based over a number of sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs.
Springwood is part of the Link Education Trust.
At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments.
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.
Are you ready to develop your skills and expertise to lead groups of pupils?
Do you have the drive to develop your skills and expertise in a nominated area of specialist communication?
If you wish to come and look around the school on 7th January 2026 at 10am please email Springwood HR springwood.hr@thelinkeducationtrust.co.uk to book.
Interviews will be held Monday 20th January 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to un