Teaching Assistant Level 3+

Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19 24)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £24,844 - £27,441

Interview Date: Friday 2^nd October 2026

The Governing Body at Springside Special School are seeking to appoint 2 suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced individuals into the role of Teaching Assistant Level 3 (+)

The successful candidates will be working directly with pupils with complex additional educational needs, across all phases of our school; Nursery Year 6. Successful candidates will be expected to work across any of the Springside sites, as required.

At Springside Primary Special School, we are passionate about creating a learning environment where every learner is valued, respected and encouraged to flourish. Our learners have a wide range of significant, profound and complex needs, and we believe that positive relationships, high-quality support and a deep understanding of individual strengths are the foundations of their success.

We are seeking two enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants Level 3+ to join our dedicated team. These permanent positions offer the opportunity to work alongside skilled and experienced colleagues in supporting our learners to engage with learning, develop independence and achieve meaningful outcomes. You will bring energy, patience and a genuine desire to help learners overcome barriers and experience success both in and beyond the classroom.

As a Teaching Assistant at Springside, you will provide high-quality support tailored to individual needs, helping to deliver engaging learning opportunities and promote communication, wellbeing and personal development. You will understand the importance of consistency and structure whilst responding sensitively and creatively to the diverse needs of our learners. Every day will be different, offering rewarding opportunities to celebrate progress and make a lasting difference.

Working collaboratively is central to life at Springside. You will build positive relationships with learners, families, colleagues and a range of professionals to ensure that every learner receives the support they need to thrive. In return, you will become part of a caring, supportive and highly skilled staff team that is committed to inclusion, continuous improvement and achieving the very best outcomes for learners.

If you are a motivated and nurturing practitioner who enjoys working as part of a team, embraces challenge with optimism and is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to both school sites are warmly encouraged in September

Applicants must possess GCSE English and Maths at grade A* - C, or GCSE level 9-4, or GCSE level 9-4 or a level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or CSE Grade 1 in English and Maths.

Applicants must also possess a relevant NQF/QCF/RQF level 3 qualification OR a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Springside is a new-build special school co-located with a mainstream primary school. Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to Recruitment@springside.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 24^th September 2026