SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 1) – Term-Time

Grange School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Grange School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) to join our dedicated team. This permanent 35-hour role is term-time with 5 INSET days, with a starting salary of £22,004 and a full-time equivalent of £25,583 Grade 3.

You will support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development under supervision of teaching staff, helping learners become confident, happy young people through small-group work, feedback, and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and child development and learning.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or above).
• Team player with high professional standards.
• Tactful, diplomatic, and able to build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience or interest in working with children with communication difficulties or complex learning needs.
• Clear spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups of children and implement Individual Learning Plans.
• Assist with supervision during teacher absence (short periods).
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and maintain records.
• Ensure equal access to learning for all pupils.
• Participate in relevant training and development.

Skills

Teaching Assistant role understanding

Child development knowledge

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Team player

Professional standards

Diplomacy

Communication in English

Experience with learning needs

Job description

Grange School in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) to join our dedicated team. This permanent 35-hour role is term-time with 5 INSET days, with a starting salary of £22,004 and a full-time equivalent of £25,583 Grade 3.

You will support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development under supervision of teaching staff, helping learners become confident, happy young people through small-group work, feedback, and inclusive practice.