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Year 1 Job Share Teacher (1 year fixed-term) — 2½ days a week (M1–UPS3) 

Are you an enthusiastic, reflective teacher who thrives in a lively, multicultural setting? Join Ashton West End Primary Academy and make a real difference to pupils’ learning and development by sharing a Year 1 class with a skilled colleague. This is a unique chance to shape early primary learning in a vibrant community school that celebrates difference, inclusion and perseverance. 

About Ashton West End Primary Academy 

Ashton West End is a larger-than-average standalone academy serving a diverse and welcoming community in Ashton-under-Lyne. Our school of 437 pupils is enriched by many languages and cultures — over 80% of our pupils speak English as an additional language, and Urdu, Panjabi, Arabic and Bengali are widely spoken at home. We are committed to high expectations for every pupil and to helping them develop the knowledge, skills and resilience to achieve their full potential. 

Our values — perseverance, inclusion and respect — are lived every day. We are an eco-friendly school that celebrates differences and works closely with families and the local community.  

About the role 

  • Post: Year 1 Teacher (job share for one academic year, fixed-term) 

  • Contract: 2½ days per week — Wednesday afternoon (PPA with the other job-share partner), Thursday and Friday in class 

  • Start date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 

  • Salary: M1–UPS3 

This role is ideal for a teacher who wants to deliver energetic, high-quality Year 1 teaching within a collaborative job-share arrangement. You will work closely with your job-share partner and the Year 1 team to ensure a consistent, well-sequenced curriculum and smooth transitions between phonics (RWI) and whole-class reading. You will support pupils’ learning in reading, writing (Pathways to Write), and maths (Mastery approach), and contribute to a classroom culture that develops pupils’ confidence, oracy and independence. 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons that meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL. 

  • Supporting the transition from phonics to comprehension and ensuring pupils are heard reading regularly. 

  • Contributing to assessment, monitoring and evidence of achievement in line with school approaches. 

  • Working with colleagues, subject leaders and the pastoral team to support pupils’ behaviour, attendance and wellbeing. 

  • Engaging with parents and carers to build positive partnerships in learning. 

About you — the ideal candidate 

We are seeking a teacher who can inspire and nurture Year 1 pupils and who shares our values of inclusion, perseverance and respect. You will be: 

  • Passionate about primary education and committed to improving outcomes for every pupil, especially those with English as an additional language and those eligible for free school meals. 

  • Skilled in phonics teaching (RWI), early reading and the development of oracy and vocabulary. 

  • Confident in delivering mastery approaches in mathematics, and in using Pathways to Write or similar structured writing approaches. 

  • Able to design lessons that are engaging, appropriately challenging and accessible for pupils with diverse needs, including SEND. 

  • A reflective team player who communicates effectively with colleagues, parents and leaders and who thrives in a collaborative job-share arrangement. 

  • Committed to creating a calm, emotionally friendly classroom where pupils feel safe and able to take risks in their learning. 

We welcome applications from candidates who bring fresh ideas, cultural awareness and a commitment to our school community. 

What we offer 

  • A warm, inclusive school community with a strong commitment to professional development and well-being. 

  • A programme of targeted CPD linked to our School Improvement Priorities (reading, writing, maths, EYFS, curriculum monitoring and leadership development). 

  • Opportunities to work within a supportive leadership team and to access subject leader mentoring, staff coaching and collaborative planning time. 

  • A chance to have meaningful impact in a school with rising pupil numbers, a dynamic curriculum and a clear improvement plan. 

  • Supportive structures for pastoral care, mental health and behaviour management, including our Emotionally Friendly Setting development and OPAL play programme. 

How to apply 

Please submit a completed application form and a supporting letter detailing how your skills and experience match this role. 

Closing date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 before 12:00pm 

Shortlisting date: Friday 12th June 2026  

Interview date: Monday 22nd June or Tuesday 23rd June 2026  

Tours of the school are welcome.  

Send applications to Kim Pizuti     kpizuti@awepa.org.uk 
or post applications to: 

Kim Pizuti 
Ashton West End Primary Academy 
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0BJ 

Please note: 

  • This is a one-year fixed-term job share for the 2026–2027 academic year. 

  • The role begins Wednesday 2 September 2026. 

  • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details about the selection process. 

Ashton West End Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an inclusive employer. 

APPLICATION FORM TEACHING STAFF

Year 1 job share job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3) Ashton West End Primary Academy 

Are you a compassionate, patient and proactive teaching assistant who wants to make a real difference every day? Join Ashton West End Primary Academy and support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential in a warm, inclusive school community. 

About our school 

Ashton West End Primary Academy is a two-form entry primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne with large grounds and a small, specialist SEN provision for communication and interaction needs. We are a multicultural, eco-friendly school where differences are celebrated and mutual respect is expected. Our pupils and families are central to everything we do: 

  • 443 pupils on roll 
  • 90% from minority ethnic backgrounds and 75% with English as an additional language 
  • 47.6% eligible for free school meals 
  • 9.2% with SEND, including 6.7% with EHCPs 
  • New SEND unit to open in September taking 20 additional pupils with EHCPs 

Our values — perseverance, inclusion and respect — shape daily life at the school. We follow the OFSTED framework and are actively working to strengthen attendance, curriculum implementation and the monitoring of progress for our most vulnerable pupils. 

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced and committed SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3) to work under the direction of class teachers and the SENCO to support a child with SPTAN1 neurodevelopmental disorder.   

This is a varied, hands-on role where you will: 

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support, delivering planned learning activities and targeted interventions 
  • Follow and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and therapy guidance (speech and language, occupational therapy) 
  • Support the pupil’s social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) and promote independence and resilience 
  • Assist the child to move from their walking frame to their wheelchair or to the floor throughout the day 
  • Assist with intimate care tasks professionally and sensitively when required 
  • Use IT and adaptive resources to support learning and record progress 
  • Supervise the pupil safely on the playground during lunch and playtime.  

This role requires elements of manual handling. Relevant training will be provided but candidates should be aware that this is a key aspect of this role.   It is also is central to our inclusive vision — you will support pupils from diverse backgrounds, many of whom have EAL and additional needs, and help them access a broad, balanced curriculum. 

About you — the ideal candidate 

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Is nurturing, patient and respectful, able to build trusting relationships with pupils and families 
  • Has experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEND (particularly physical needs) or a strong willingness to learn 
  • Can follow therapeutic and intervention plans consistently and adapt communication for pupils with EAL and other needs 
  • Has good organisational skills and can keep accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour 
  • Is energetic and active and willing to be involved in a range of activities including physical and sensory play 
  • Works well as part of a team with class teachers, the SENCO and external professionals 
  • Holds (or is willing to work towards) Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualifications; GCSEs in English and maths are desirable 
  • Has basic first aid and safeguarding awareness, or willingness to train as part of induction 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially encourage applications from bilingual candidates and those with experience of working in diverse, multicultural settings. 

What we offer 

  • A supportive, values-driven school community committed to inclusion and professional development 
  • Induction and ongoing training in SEN strategies, behaviour management, speech and language programmes, OT/physio techniques and EAL awareness 
  • Opportunities to develop skills and progress (e.g., Level 3 or 4 TA qualifications and specialist SEND training) 
  • Participation in our appraisal process with clear professional goals 
  • A chance to make a measurable difference to pupils’ lives and learning in a school that celebrates difference and community 

Practical details 

  • Salary: TA Level 2 or 3 (Grade D7–E16, depending on experience) 
  • Contract: Permanent 8:30am- 3:30pm, Monday- Friday  
  • Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026 before 12pm  
  • Shortlisting date: Tuesday 16th June 2026  
  • Interview date: Wednesday 24th June 2026  
  • How to apply: Complete and submit the school application form (CVs will not be accepted in place of the application form) 
  • Tours of the school are welcome  

Ashton West End Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance. 

Join us and help every pupil feel welcome, confident and ready to succeed. We look forward to receiving your application. 

APPLICATION FORM SUPPORT STAFF NEW

Person Specification

SEN TA Level 2 or 3 Job description working with physcial disability