Teaching Assistant G6
Listed on 2026-09-19
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Brookhaven is now looking to recruit for a Teaching Assistant to join their team.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to work with the SEND pupils within our specialist school. The main purpose of the role is to work under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
We would welcome candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistant (or recognised equivalent qualification or experience)
- Some experience of working with children with SEND
- The ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
- The ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes
- Good level of interpersonal, numeracy and literacy skills
- An understanding of Safeguarding procedures and can promote the welfare and safety of children that they come into contact with
Brookhaven is an innovative, forward-thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. Where we believe everyone has the potential to be extraordinary! We have a world class team that work relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, to ensure they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as an individuals prepared for next century living as well as the world that we live in today.
It is our duty and privilege as a school and community to make a difference every day.
Everything we do at Brookhaven is underpinned by our vision, values and ethos:
We believe that all children should have the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point. We pledge an unswerving commitment to improve, accelerate and enable ambitious life goals for all students.
We aim “To be unique by design, and awesome by outcome”.
AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.
Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.
Ourvalues—
opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything wedo. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.
Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.
Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.
Y ouwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.
Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.
Together,let’s make the remarkable happen.
Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.
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