Teaching Assistant L2 SEN

Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne

Headteacher Gemma Yapp

Tel: 0161 343 8485

Job Title: Teaching Assistant 2 SEND/Teaching Assistant 2

Salary Grade: Grade D SCP 7-10

Actual Salary: £20,236 - £21,225
Working Pattern: Term Time 35 Hours

Contract: Fixed Term Until 31st August 2026

Start Date: ASAP September 2025

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, committed, forward thinking Teaching Assistant L2 to join our school who is able to inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in our school team.

We are looking for an excellent Teaching Assistant who:

• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.
• Assist with the implementation of EHCPs.
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement.
• Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• Implement teacher agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support.
• Prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
• To work within the vision and values of the Trust.
• Take a shared responsibility for your own continuing professional development by participating in a range of appropriate professional development opportunities.
• To participate in the staff performance management process in accordance with the Trust’s
• policy and be responsible for self-motivation towards agreed targets.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community.
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision.
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments.
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust.
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
• The opportunity to make a difference.
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body.
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team.
• Pension scheme.
• Wellbeing Day.
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme.
• Access to training opportunities and professional development.

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at [email protected] to arrange this. If you would like to discuss the role further please contact the school at [email protected]

All application forms should be returned by email to [email protected] or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12.

Closing date: 31st August 2025

Short listing: September 2025

Interviews: September 2025

Application packs are downloadable or available by email from: [email protected]

The main base for the role will be Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy.

Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Tameside LA.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy - Safeguarding (juniperwebsites.co.uk)

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.