Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year)

Contract Reason: Subject to funding

Salary: Grade B. Scale 4 - £18,003.93 (actual salary, term time only)

Hours Per Week: 30

Base Location: Stalyhill Junior School

Assessment Date: 3^rd July 2026

The governors of the Stalyhill Schools’ Federation are seeking to appoint a Level 1 teaching assistant for a fixed term contract of 1 year (in the first instance).

Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they meet the following key factors for the post in order to be shortlisted for interview.

• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
• The ability to provide 1:1 support to a child with SEMH needs
• Support appropriate communication and social interaction through a range of techniques
• Monitor progress and behaviours, reporting to the teacher, SENCO and relevant parties.
• Participate in training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Be patient, resilient, empathetic and demonstrate a positive attitude in challenging situations.
• Advocate for the child and form a positive relationships with both the child and family.
• Carry out small group interventions as directed.
• Flexible approach to work
• Able to show initiative.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• The ability to work independently and part of a team including whole school.
• The ability to interact positively and professionally with pupils, parents and colleagues.

In return, we can offer you;

• A vibrant, ambitious and outward facing school community with a clear ethos and culture of learning.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive leadership team and colleagues
• Children and families that highly value education and support our ethos.
• High quality partnership working across both KS1 and KS2

The Stalyhill Schools’ Federation is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Completed TMBC application forms are to be returned to the schools by email to:
admin@stalyhill-jun.tameside.sch.uk or by post.