Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Ref: 001397

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Hawthorns School, Tameside
Fixed term contract to December 2026
NJC point 3: £24,796 per annum (full time / full year salary)
Actual salary pro rata: £17,896 per annum
SEN Allowance pro rata: £1,503 per annum
Commencing as soon as possible

About Hawthorns School:

Hawthorns School is a successful and happy primary special school located in Hattersley, Tameside. All our pupils are primary age with an EHCP and have complex learning difficulties and Autism, or on the pathway for diagnosis of autism.

Hawthorns School is part of New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust, a cluster of special schools, supporting the learning, social and pastoral needs of over 700 young people aged between 4 and 19 years.

We invite applications from candidates with a genuine interest in supporting children with a range of special educational needs, who can show initiative, and are able to work effectively in a team.

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 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.
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• 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

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere.

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

Salary: NJC Point 3 - £24,796 per annum (full time equivalent)
Actual salary pro rata: £17,896 per annum
SEN allowance pro rata: £1,503 per annum
Contracted hours: 31 hours 45 minutes per week / term time only (190 days) Monday to Friday 08:45-15:30 for 4 days & 08:45-16:00 on Wednesdays.
Status: Fixed Term until December 2026
Based: Hawthorns, Hattersley
Commencing: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026 (9am)
Interviews: TBC
Further Info: Gail Lovell - gail.lovell@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org