Overview
Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Visual Impairment (VI) Support at Chatsworth High School and Community College, Salford. Part time, Permanent. Salary: £29,540.00 - £31,537.00 plus SNA2 Allowance pro rata. Expires 03/10/2025.
About the Role
Chatsworth High School and Community College is an Outstanding special school for pupils aged 11–19 years. The school seeks a committed, compassionate, and proactive Teaching Assistant Level 3 to provide dedicated support for pupils with visual impairments, enabling access to the curriculum and fostering independence.
Part of the Sovereign Trust, the school serves children and young people with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism, in Eccles, Salford, Lancashire, M30 9DY. We offer a welcoming and inclusive school community with opportunities for bespoke continuous professional development.
Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated support for pupils with visual impairments to enable access to the curriculum and foster independence.
* Work within the school’s ethos to ensure every pupil reaches their full potential, contributing to a caring and supportive learning environment.
* Collaborate with teaching staff and support teams to plan and deliver effective learning activities for pupils with SEND.
* Support pupils with additional needs to achieve progress and high learning standards.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.
* A good understanding of SEND and the learning needs of children with visual impairments.
* High expectations and the ability to ensure good learning and progress for all children.
* Strong commitment to teamwork and a collaborative approach to education.
Details
* Start date: As soon as possible
* Grade 2C, SCP 14-18, £29,540.00 - £31,537.00 plus SNA2 Allowance (pro rata for term time only)
* Hours: 33.5 per week, Monday–Friday, Term Time only + 5 training days
* Contract: Permanent
* Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution
* Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work; Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing services
How to Apply
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please complete the attached application form. Applications on the Trust’s application form only; CVs will not be shortlisted. Completed applications should be returned to the designated email address by 9:00am, Friday 3 October 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday 10 October 2025 at Chatsworth High School and Community College.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 3 October 2025 at 9:00am. Location: Chatsworth Road, Salford, M30 9DY, United Kingdom.
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