Teaching Assistant

LOSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
Selby Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9PL
Telephone: 0161 864 5700
Email: school@lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Website: www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Head teacher: Mrs L Brindley

L3 TEACHING ASSISTANT (SEMH SPECIALIST)
Salary: Band 4 Scale 12 17 (Full time equivalent: £28,598 - £31,022)
Actual salary: £24,598 - £26,683
Term Time 39 weeks/year (Term Time + 1 week INSET)
Permanent

There has never been a better time to join Lostock High School. We are determined that Lostock High will continue to develop as a popular school of choice for our community. Our SEND Team has a history of outstanding care and high expectations. We pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will join a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils not just for exams, but for life.

We want all of our students to achieve their potential, and we make sure that there are no limitations or barriers to reaching the highest possible standards of academic, social and personal development.

We wish to appoint an outstanding L3 Teaching Assistant with the passion and experience to lead interventions for students with SEMH needs, to raise standards in attainment and achievement and improve outcomes for all students. You will be joining the dedicated SEND Team to support and manage the behavioural and emotional needs of our pupils, working closely alongside our welfare and pastoral teams under the direction of the SENCO and Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion as we work towards establishing an Inclusion Space. We are seeking someone to actively work with pupils and parents to intervene where there are issues surrounding behaviour. We have a high proportion of children with additional needs, and we are looking for a positive role model to act as an ambassador for these young people and their families, in conjunction with our dedicated staff and senior leadership teams.

We are looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. You will be well supported by the SENDCo, Head of Departments and Senior Leadership Team who are focused on teaching and learning, and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure your individual needs are met. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We truly live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.

We are totally dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our students to ensure that we inspire confidence, transform learning and succeed to compete with the best. If you think Lostock High School is the right school for you, please visit our website to download an application form. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship.

The closing date will be 8am on Thursday 7th May 2026

Please note that should we receive a suitable number of applications prior to this closing date we may bring this date forward.

We welcome the opportunity to show prospective candidates around our school ahead of application. Tours will be held at the following times:

Tuesday 28th April: 2.30-3.30pm
Tuesday 5th May: 2.30-3.30pm

If you would like to join us on a tour, please contact the Sarah Buckley (Headteacher’s PA) 0161 864 5709/ sbuckley@lostock.trafford.sch.uk

To allow us to compare candidates fairly, applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form or via the TES website, not via CV alone or agencies.
Applications are to be returned to recruitment@lostock.trafford.sch.uk

Lostock High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs . An online search may be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with the School’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Closing date - 8am on Thursday 7 May 2026