Level 1 Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Hyde, SK14 6PJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0e9904fc-5b7d-4aba-a6f3-6e57f9aef526 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About you
We are looking for people who can demonstrate the following qualities:
• Physically strong and resilient.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Able to respond quickly to unexpected situations.
• Calm and patient, particularly in difficult situations.
• Kind and caring nature with the ability to support children’s physical, social and emotional needs.
• Willingness to take part in outdoor activities in all weather conditions.
• Passionate about enriching the lives of SEND Children.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• Experience of working with SEND children with an autism diagnosis.
What the school offers its staff
What makes this job so amazing?
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fun environment with a dynamic team. They will be working with people who are passionate about the support and learning at Hawthorns. Successful candidates will benefit from:
• A fun environment where no two days are the same (expect the unexpected!)
• A fantastic supportive team.
• Working with an experienced team who can share valuable knowledge and skills.
• Career and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference.
• Westfield Health plan
• Term time only plus additional pay or lieu time for inset days & after school training (outside of contracted hours)
• Greater Manchester Pension Scheme
• Free parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About you
We are looking for people who can demonstrate the following qualities:
• Physically strong and resilient.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Able to respond quickly to unexpected situations.
• Calm and patient, particularly in difficult situations.
• Kind and caring nature with the ability to support children’s physical, social and emotional needs.
• Willingness to take part in outdoor activities in all weather conditions.
• Passionate about enriching the lives of SEND Children.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• Experience of working with SEND children with an autism diagnosis.
What the school offers its staff
What makes this job so amazing?
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fun environment with a dynamic team. They will be working with people who are passionate about the support and learning at Hawthorns. Successful candidates will benefit from:
• A fun environment where no two days are the same (expect the unexpected!)
• A fantastic supportive team.
• Working with an experienced team who can share valuable knowledge and skills.
• Career and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference.
• Westfield Health plan
• Term time only plus additional pay or lieu time for inset days & after school training (outside of contracted hours)
• Greater Manchester Pension Scheme
• Free parking
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.