SEN Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Empower Students (Term Time)

Piper Hill High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays – 26 days annual leave +

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Job summary

Piper Hill High School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time role supporting students with special educational needs, under the supervision of teachers, and contributing to the delivery of learning plans.

The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of child development, strong numeracy and literacy skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 or higher with understanding of child development.
• Experience with children/young people with learning difficulties is desirable.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups under the supervision of the teacher and implement learning plans.
• Be familiar with individual class information such as risk assessments and behaviour plans.
• Provide feedback on progress to the class teacher and maintain records.
• Attend to personal needs including basic welfare matters and first aid as needed.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and model appropriate behaviour.
• Support inclusion and encourage participation of all pupils.
• Assist with medication dispensing in exceptional circumstances under supervision.
• Carry out escort duties as required.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Child development

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Piper Hill High School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join our dedicated team. This is a full-time role supporting students with special educational needs, under the supervision of teachers, and contributing to the delivery of learning plans.

The successful candidate will have basic knowledge of child development, strong numeracy and literacy skills, and a commitment to safeguarding.