Heaton School St James Road Heaton Moor Stockport SK4 4RE 0161 432 1931 https://www.heaton.stockport.sch.uk Teaching Assistant Hours of Post: 31 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only Salary Grade: NJC Scale 4, Points 7 to 11 - 26,403 to 28,142 FTE Actual Pro Rata Salary: 18,921.13 to 20,167.30 Start Date: As soon as possible Do you have that special something to work with young people for whom you can make a real and lasting difference? Working in a specialist setting is possibly the most rewarding environment in education in our opinion. If you are looking for a job that is different, hugely rewarding and challenging every day then joining the team at Heaton School could be the answer! We are currently looking to add to the amazing team at school with a number of teaching assistants. We are a Special Secondary School (11-19 years) for pupils with Severe / Profound Learning Difficulties. Successful candidates will ideally have experience however full training to support young people with a wide range additional needs, including those with sensory impairment, complex medical needs or social interaction difficulties will be available. Further training for career development is available and is fundamental to what we offer as a school. The role offers the possibility of working across two sites within Stockport, the community and local facilities. All members of staff work within a very supportive multi-disciplinary team, and we strongly encourage staff development and whole school team work. There will be opportunities for the successful applicant to undertake more paid work in the school at after school clubs and the holiday club. This is a very rewarding job for the right person. The application form and an information pack, including job description and person specification are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the Head Teacher preferably by email on headteacher@heaton.stockport.sch.uk or posted to the above address. Any queries or to arrange a school visit (from the 1st September) please contact our Business Manager Laura Harrison on : laura.harrison@heaton.stockport.sch.uk Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 8th September 2025 Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment, including a rigorous safeguarding policy at the school. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council Valuing Diversity