Teaching Assistant Level 2

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
LONGFORD PARK SCHOOL
74 Cromwell Road
Stretford
M32 8QJ

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 - Fixed Term until 31/12/2026 in the first instance
Band 4, Point 12 17, £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 (pro rata for term time only
£22,053.50 - £23,922.78)
32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Holidays: You will be paid for the prorate equivalent of 26 days, plus 8 public holidays. This increases to 31 days plus 8 public holidays after 5 years’ service.
Pension: Local government pension scheme including a generous employer contribution. Please take a look at the website: https://www.gmpf.org.uk/.
Benefits: Salary sacrifice scheme for purchasing bikes used for travel to work, through monthly interest free salary deductions. Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of well-being services.

Longford Park School is a special school for pupils with identified social, emotional and mental health needs. We are also a Pupil Referral Unit for the Trafford borough. There are pupils in school between the ages of 4 and 11. Unfortunately, many of our pupils have experienced trauma in their lives and need a unique school that can offer them both a quality education and a safe place to explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences.

Due to the expansion of our school, we are searching for experienced teaching assistants who are looking for their next challenge. As well as having the energy and enthusiasm to teach our pupils new concepts, we are looking for suitably qualified mentors with high levels of emotional intelligence who work with care, consideration and initiative.

Despite the multiple vulnerabilities our pupils have, we continue to have the highest possible academic aspirations for our pupils.

Longford Park School is a proud member of the Sovereign Trust. The Sovereign Trust is a thriving Multi-Academy Trust currently consisting of four special schools covering a whole range of SEND and phases of education.

We encourage you to view our website for a greater insight into our school: http://www.longford.trafford.sch.uk

How to apply

Are we the right school for you?

We believe in ourselves and each other.
We all belong in our community.
Everyone becomes the best they can be.

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you should complete the attached application form. Please note that only applications on the Trust’s application form will be considered. Candidates who submit a CV will not be short-listed. Completed applications are to be returned to hr@thesovereigntrust.uk to arrive by 8am Monday 23 March 2026.

Keeping Children Safe in Education
The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all those working for the Trust to share this commitment.

An online search will be carried out, and a Self-Declaration form will be required from shortlisted candidates.

This post is subject to a satisfactory two-year reference history, which we will endeavour to seek prior to interview, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB), medical clearance, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website by following this link https://www.thesovereigntrust.uk/policies-1/ .

Closing date for receipt of applications - Monday 23 March 2026 at 8.00 am
Shortlisting - Monday 23 March 2026
Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Longford Park School - Monday 30 March 2026