Teaching Assistant Level 1 Springwood Primary; Craig Hall Site Posted Salford

Overview

At Springwood Primary School we are continually striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils with SEND aged 5 - 11.

We are seeking to appoint a number of Level 1 Teaching Assistants on both permanent and fixed term contracts to join our ever-expanding team at our Craig Hall Location in Irlam, Salford. Springwood is a large primary age Special School (360 pupils aged 5–11) based over five sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs. Springwood Primary School is part of The Link Education Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future developments.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

• Are you interested in supporting primary age children with complex needs to achieve their potential?
• Will you ensure that all our pupils are included and supported to develop whatever their special educational needs or behaviour challenges?
• Can you work as part of a team to provide an appropriate learning environment for our pupils?
• Do you want to learn new skills and participate in your own professional development?
• Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited, into school, to undertake a class-based task, an ICT task and a panel interview.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, together with appropriate HR clearances.

References are requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only.

Shortlisting date: 5 December 2025

Interviews date: 12 December 2025

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We will not be accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

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