SEND Teaching Assistant – Inclusion Base
Help every pupil find their voice, build confidence and thrive.
Ashton West End Primary Academy is seeking a caring, committed Level 2 or 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to join our new Inclusion Base. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, helping them feel safe, included and ready to learn.
About our school
Ashton West End is a vibrant, multicultural academy where everyone is welcome. Our community includes families from a wide range of backgrounds and home languages, and we celebrate the different experiences and strengths pupils bring to school.
Our values are perseverance, inclusion and respect. We work together with pupils, families and professionals so that every child can develop their knowledge, confidence and skills, whatever their starting point.
Our new, two-classroom Inclusion Base opened in September 2026 and is part of our commitment to developing thoughtful, effective support for pupils with additional needs.
About the role
This is a permanent, full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.
You will help pupils access learning and take part in school life, offering calm, consistent support tailored to their communication, emotional and learning needs. Working closely with teachers and other colleagues, you will help create an environment in which pupils feel understood, build positive relationships and make progress.
The role calls for someone who can respond sensitively to individual needs, encourage pupils’ independence and celebrate their achievements. You will be joining a school focused on developing inclusive practice and strengthening staff expertise, with opportunities to learn and grow as the Inclusion Base develops.
About you
You will bring warmth, patience and a genuine belief in the potential of every pupil. You will be able to build trusting relationships, communicate clearly and work constructively as part of a team. Above all, you will be encouraging and consistent, helping pupils feel valued while supporting them to take their next steps.
We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to inclusion and respect, and who are motivated to help pupils with additional needs flourish.
What we offer
- A permanent, full-time role
- The opportunity to help shape and develop our new Inclusion Base
- A role with the potential to make a lasting difference to pupils’ learning and wellbeing
- A collaborative school community committed to professional learning and improving inclusive practice
- The chance to work in a diverse academy where difference is celebrated
Application details
- Salary: D7–E16 – Level 2 or 3 SEND Teaching Assistant
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tuesday 17 November 2026
- Interview date: Friday 4th December 2026
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Application requirements: Application form; interview and task
- Contact: Kim Pizuti
Email: kpizuti@awepa.org.uk
Address: Ashton West End Primary Academy, William Street, OL7 0BJ
Telephone: 0161 330 4234
Ashton West End Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and appointments are subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks.
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Inclusion Base SEND TA Job Description
Inclusion Base SEND TA Job Advert
Level 2 or 3 SEND Teaching Assistant
Maternity cover | 12-month fixed-term contract | Starting 4 January 2027
Make a difference every day
Are you passionate about helping pupils feel included, build confidence and achieve their potential? Join Ashton West End Primary Academy as a SEND Teaching Assistant and play an important part in a welcoming, diverse school community where every pupil is valued.
About our school
Ashton West End is a larger-than-average primary academy in Ashton-under-Lyne, with 434 pupils. Our community brings together many cultures, languages and experiences: almost 80% of our pupils speak English as an additional language, and we celebrate the richness this brings to school life.
Our vision is rooted in perseverance, inclusion and respect. We support one another, take pride in what we do and believe that everyone is welcome. We are committed to high-quality education, strong pastoral care and reducing barriers so that all pupils can thrive.
We have recently opened a 20-place Inclusion Unit across two classrooms to strengthen our support for pupils with speech, language and communication needs. Developing inclusive provision and helping every pupil access learning are important priorities for the academy.
About the role
You will work in the classroom supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, either on a one-to-one basis or in a group. Working with teachers and colleagues, you will help pupils access learning, participate in school life and develop their skills, confidence and independence.
You will support pupils to work towards the targets set out in their PCP or EHCP, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs. You will contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment where pupils feel safe, respected and encouraged to make progress.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a school that is continually developing its inclusive practice and support for pupils with additional needs.
About you
You will bring warmth, patience and a genuine belief in every pupil’s potential. You will be attentive to pupils’ individual needs, able to build positive relationships and committed to helping pupils feel safe, respected and included.
You will work constructively with colleagues and families, communicate with care and adapt your approach to help pupils engage and succeed. We welcome applications from people who share our values and are keen to contribute to a diverse school community.
What we offer
You will join a supportive team committed to professional learning and improving outcomes for pupils. Our priorities include developing staff knowledge of inclusive practice and strengthening provision for pupils with SEND, including communication and language needs.
Safeguarding is central to our work. All staff are expected to share our commitment to protecting pupils and promoting their safety and wellbeing.
Application details
- Salary: D7–E16 (Level 2 or 3 SEND teaching assistant)
- Contract: 12-month fixed-term maternity cover
- Start date: Monday 4th January 2027
- Closing date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
- Interview date: Tuesday 24th November 2026
- Selection process: Application form, interview and task
Please send your application form to Kim Pizuti at kpizuti@awepa.org.uk.
Ashton West End Primary Academy
William Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
Telephone: 0161 330 4234
SEND TA Mat Leave 12 Months Job Description