Start Date: 1 September 2026
Alder brook is a specialist setting that supports primary pupils with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH). We are a growing school and currently have 94 pupil places over two sites.

The Department for Education has introduced a new initiative, providing additional funding to Local Authorities to enhance SEND support in mainstream schools. This initiative, “Experts at Hand”, enables professionals from specialist settings, such as Alder Brook, to extend their expertise and support into mainstream schools.

As part of this exciting development, Alder Brook is seeking to appoint three Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support this initiative.

The Role

In addition to the duties outlined in the job description, this role will involve:

• Working across mainstream settings to support pupils, including those attending Alder Brook on short-term placements
• Supporting pupils during their placement and throughout some if their transition back into mainstream school
• Providing advice and practical strategies to mainstream practitioners to support successful reintegration
• Helping to build capacity by teaching classes within Alder Brook, enabling other practitioners to work in mainstream settings as part of the “Expert at Hand” offer

About You

Applicants must:

• Have experience working with pupils with SEND in either a mainstream or specialist setting particularly children with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.
• Be flexible and confident working across a range of settings and locations
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting pupils across Salford primary schools
• Thrive in a varied and collaborative role
• Must have access to their own vehicle and business insurance (Mileage can be claimed)

If you would like to be part of developing this innovative initiative and making a meaningful difference to pupils across Salford, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Please note you may be required to support pupils in different settings.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
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