Key Role Information

Salary
25,989.00 - 28,142.00
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
28/11/2025 12:00
Interview
2 December 2025
Start
15 December 2025
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
NJC | SCP6 - SCP11
Department
Educational Support
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
44.650
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Willow Tree Primary School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.


At the heart of our vision is a shared curriculum and approach to teaching and learning across our schools. The International Primary Curriculum and its eight learning goals are deeply embedded across all our academies – providing both rigour and internationally recognised standards for all pupils. The goals, which are shared by everyone in our schools, are:

  • Resilient
  • Ethical
  • Communicator
  • Collaborator
  • Thinker
  • Adaptable
  • Empathetic
  • Respectful


We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teaching Assistant Level 2 (One to One SEND Support) who has:

  • Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role
  • Experience of working with children with SEN
  • Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions (e.g. autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties)
  • Ability to reinforce lesson material, adapt resources, and assist with tasks to support learning progress
  • Patience, empathy, resilience and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment


In response, we can offer successful candidates:

·      An inclusive and diverse school community

·      Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff

·      Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust

·      A firm commitment to your professional development A supportive Leadership team

·      A strong focus on staff wellbeing and offer an extensive staff benefits package



Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 2:45pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Term Time plus 5 INSET Days

Actual Salary for part time and term time working: £17,519 per annum


This role is subject to additional pupil funding and will cease when the pupil leaves the school or funding ends whichever is sooner; and this will be reviewed annually.


We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


References will be requested prior to interview.


Benefits

SEN Allowance
SEN Allowance

Qualifications

GCSE’s in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) essential
Level 2 certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools or equivalent experienceessential

Skills

Experience

Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situationsessential
Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider communityessential
Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

Committedessential
Dedicatedessential
Focusedessential
Great teamworkingessential

Personal Qualities

Sense of Humouressential
A proven track record of good attendanceessential

Relevant Experience

Experience of working with children with SEND/ additional needsessential
Skills to engage and motivate children in small groups essential

Relevant Skills

Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individuallyessential
A strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviouressential

Willow Tree Primary School

Human Resources

HR@vantgeacademies.co.uk

Bedford Close
Huyton
Merseyside
L36 1XH

Safeguarding Information

Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.