Teaching Assistant

Job title: Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 3 pt 5-6 currently £25,583-£25,989 pro rata (actual Salary £16,855.18 - £17,122.67)
Working Pattern: 28.5 hours per week term time only Monday to Friday 8.15am 2.45pm (4.00pm Tuesdays)
Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed Term
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 5pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Interview date: Thursday 9th July 2026
Start Date: September 2026

We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our team and have the flexibility to work across the pathways of Lisburne School. We are also part of the Four Rivers Multi Academy Trust and there will be opportunities for growth across all of the schools in the future.

The post requires applicants to be able to demonstrate initiative, a desire to become involved in professional development to ensure high quality of provision, a willingness to be flexible and adapt calmly to ever changing situations. Knowledge of de-escalation strategies and Team Teach, whilst not essential, would be desirable. Applications from people with experience, Level 3 TA qualification or knowledge of different educational needs would also be desirable but not essential.

Lisburne School is an outstanding special school for pupils with severe and complex needs. This post is to join the Teaching Assistant staff within the school supporting pupils with additional learning needs. Above all, you must be child-centred in your approach and have the enthusiasm, motivation and ability to work with children who may not relate well to conventional teaching methods and to find connections to engage the harder to reach children. There is a strong emphasis on the nurture and care of our children combined with a significant focus on their emotional and mental health and wellbeing alongside the delivery of our specialist curriculum. Staff work tirelessly as a team to create a safe, inclusive and fun environment where children can receive the support they need to help them overcome personal barriers and obstacles and to make progress with their learning.

Please note if applicants have not heard by the interview date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If you would like to discuss this post in more detail please contact the school on Tel. 0161 483 5045 or email recruitment@lisburneschool.stockport.sch.uk

Please respond with your completed application form via email only to the Headteacher of Lisburne School at recruitment@lisburneschool.stockport.sch.uk application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, online checks, such as social media and clearances by the DBS.

Please note that this is a private organisation and the appointed candidate will be employed by Four Rivers Academy Trust directly.