Contact Information
Lostock High SchoolSelby RoadStretfordManchesterM32 9PLTelephone: 0161 864 5700Email: school@lostock.trafford.sch.ukWebsite: www.lostock.trafford.sch.ukHead teacher: Mrs L Brindley
Job Title and Salary
Teaching Assistant 3 (SEMH Specialist)Band 4 Scale 12 – 17 (Full time equivalent: £28,597 – £31,021)Actual salary: £24,597 – £26,682Term Time 39 weeks/year (Term Time + 1 week INSET)Permanent
About the Role
We wish to appoint an outstanding Level 3 Teaching Assistant with the passion and experience to lead interventions for students with SEMH needs, to raise standards in attainment and achievement and improve outcomes for all students. You will be joining the dedicated SEND Team to support and manage the behavioural and emotional needs of our pupils, working closely alongside our welfare and pastoral teams under the direction of the SENCO and the Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion as we work towards establishing an Inclusion Space. We are seeking someone to actively work with pupils and parents to intervene where there are issues surrounding behaviour. The role requires acting as a positive role model and ambassador for these young people and their families, in conjunction with our dedicated staff and senior leadership teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead interventions for students with SEMH needs.
- Raise standards in attainment and achievement and improve outcomes for all students.
- Support and manage the behavioural and emotional needs of pupils.
- Work closely with welfare and pastoral teams, the SENCO and Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion.
- Act as a positive role model and ambassador for students with additional needs and their families.
Qualifications
Expect to be an outstanding Level 3 Teaching Assistant with passion and experience in supporting students with SEMH needs. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and strong collaboration with senior leadership, welfare, and pastoral teams is required. Approachable, empathetic and able to act as a positive role model.
Closing Date
The closing date will be Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 8.00 am. If a suitable number of applications is received prior to this date, it may be brought forward.
Additional Information
Lostock High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. We are unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship.
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