Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN

THE DEAN TRUST
ASHTON ON MERSEY SCHOOL
Cecil Avenue
Sale
M33 5BP
Phone: 0161 973 1179
Email: office@aom.trafford.sch.uk
Website: http://www.thedeantrust.co.uk/

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 SEN Required as soon as possible
Band 5 Point 19 -22, £32,061 -£33,699 per annum pro rata.
Actual Salary: £28,990.36 - £28,985.03
36.25 hours per week,
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00, Term time including 5 INSET days
Permanent
Benefits available at The Dean Trust
Local Government Pension Scheme Greater Manchester Pension Fund
24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
Blue Light High Street Benefits and Discounts for Teacher
Simplyhealth
Annual flu jabs
Access to enhanced family-friendly policies
Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and hard-working Teaching Assistant Level 3 to support pupils' learning and development. Working under the direction of teaching staff, you will provide support to individuals and groups, assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities, prepare resources, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment. This role may involve supporting pupils with additional needs and delivering targeted interventions to help all learners achieve their potential.

Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our schoolcommunity.

The school has:
An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong.
Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning, including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
World-class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners, including Manchester United Football Club, with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years, and Sale Sharks, with Ashton on Mersey students participating in the ACE league.

This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who demonstrates the following qualities, knowledge and skills:
Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme
Participate in development and training opportunities
Sound Knowledge of the literacy / numeracy KS3 / Foundation Stage strategies and a good overview of Key Stage relevant curriculum
Sound knowledge of how children learn and how to create and maximize learning opportunities
To be able to work as part of a team and to have good inter-personal relationships
To have attended significant Inset relevant to job and in the case of those working with particular SEN pupils to have become skilled in dealing with particular areas of special need though attending LEA and other providers of specialist training
Desirable to have completed (depending on job / setting) CACHE CPD SEN Level 2 or similar
NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience (or working towards)
Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bilingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.
To be aware of all school policies and procedures
To have some knowledge of NC requirements, especially literacy, numeracy and PSHE (e.g. ELS/ ALS/ FLS/ LPU/ Springboard)
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Dealing with complex behaviour/emotional needs
Dealing with complex physical, care and personal needs, including lifting and handling
Support complex sensory needs
Attend appropriate in-service training as required to address the complex needs of the pupils
Communicate with parents/cares and other professionals around complex issues/needs
Be aware that the job may require TAs to work in difficult and challenging conditions arising from antisocial, difficult behaviour or medical conditions

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page www.careers.thedeantrust.co.uk

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email MaxineMills@aom.trafford.sch.uk

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a
diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Application closing date - Monday 5 October 2026 at 23:59
Interview date - To be confirmed Week commencing Monday 12 October 2026

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust.