Teaching Assistant (TA1)

Job Title: TA1 + SEN. Full-time – 35 hours per week. Permanent contract.

Salary: £26,847- £29,071 pro-rata (Term time only plus inset days). Actual salary £22,295-£24,141

Start Date: ASAP

We are an Outstanding Special School seeking to appoint a TA1 to join our thriving school community. The purpose of the role is to meet the holistic needs of children at Delamere under the direction of the teacher / senior staff in order to promote the inclusion & acceptance of all. This will include support for behavioural, medical & personal care needs alongside access to learning.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND, helping them to flourish in a caring & supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, & eager to contribute to our school’s ethos, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants should:

Share our commitment to our vision that “together we make a difference”
Be passionate about teaching & learning;
Be able to form positive relationships with pupils, staff & parents;
Have the drive, energy & passion to work in our school with a warm, nurturing & caring manner.
Be committed to, & able to demonstrate our core values of inclusion, respect, trust, enjoyment, collaboration, creativity, optimism & growth.

We can offer you:

An ambitious, caring & inclusive school with a clear vision & the highest aspirations for all our children;
A strong commitment to your continuing professional development including bespoke performance management to support you to fulfil your career ambitions;
A forward-thinking environment where innovation & research are used to ensure our provision is the best it can be;
A supportive, friendly & enthusiastic staff team;
Highly competitive rates of pay & membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
An experienced, dynamic, forward-thinking leadership team, committed to improving outcomes for pupils;
A school that cares for & nurtures every member of our school family, including staff, pupils & parents
A positive & thoughtful approach to work life balance & wellbeing. Access to range of Health & Wellbeing support including Physiotherapy, GP, mindfulness & weight management
Discounted gym membership & Cycle to Work scheme

Delamere School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. We expect all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. This is reflected in our recruitment processes & the post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosures. References will be sought prior to interview for shortlisted candidates & online checks undertaken. Please find our Safeguarding policy on our website: https://www.delamere.trafford.sch.uk/policies/ This post is also subject to proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996 & other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair & inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy, & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex & sexual orientation.

Information applicable to the role can be downloaded through the attachments linked to the advertisement. Application Forms only will be accepted. Please return these to: jobapplications@delamere.trafford.sch.uk

We strongly advise viewing our school website for more information about our outstanding school.

There will be an opportunity for interested candidates to visit the school on the morning of 12^th October. Please request a visit by contacting the main school office on: admin@delamere.trafford.sch.uk or by ringing 01617475893.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21^st October 2026

Shortlisting/Invitation to Interview: Thursday 22^nd October 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 10^th November 2026