SEND Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Overview

Job Title: L2 SEND Teaching Assistant (Part-time 18.25 hours per week)
Salary Grade: Grade 6 – SCP 6, £25,183 FTE (Pro rata £10386)

Working Pattern: Term time only

Working Hours: 3 hours, 45 mins per day 8:45am – 12:30pm (18.25 hours per week)

Required From: September 2025

Personal attributes

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed L2 SEND Teaching Assistant to join our school resource provision who:

• Has a recognised L2 qualification
• Has knowledge and understanding of working with children with SEND
• Will have exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning and high aspirations for all our children
• Will support the children across school to reach their potential through providing a safe, nurturing environment
• Be calm, nurturing and follow restorative approaches
• Will work effectively as part of our school team
• Will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos

Salary & Benefits

Salary from �10386 per year

In return our unique school offers you:

• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
• Children who are eager to learn and flourish
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust

• The opportunity to make a difference
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing offer
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme

Location

Summerseat Methodist Primary School
Rowlands Road
Summerseat
Bury
BL9 5NF

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Applicants requiring more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us on 01706 823 427.

All application forms should be returned by email to office@summerseat.epworthtrust.org.uk
or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12

Closing date: Thursday 10th July, noon
Short listing: Friday 11th July 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 16th July 2025

Application packs are downloadable (or available by email). Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Equal opportunities

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: https://www.summerseatmethodistprimary.co.uk/

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job reference: TASUM