Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Moat is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support SEN pupils across the school, with a focus on Early Years. The post is a fixed-term contract, 35 hours per week, starting ASAP.

You will hold GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above and have experience working with children. You will work in a team, support learning activities, and assist with safeguarding and curriculum delivery for early years learners.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Numeracy and literacy skills at least at NQF Level 2.
• Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (where applicable).
• Ability to relate well to children and adults and work as part of a team.
• Understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Experience with children

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Teamwork

CBT/ safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths C or above

Tools

Photocopier

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours a week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:GSCE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Salary: £22,377 minimum per annum, actual.
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work across the whole school with SEN pupils, with a focus on Early Years. A good awareness and experience of SEN needs would be advantageous.

About the Candidate

The candidate should have:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
• Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
• Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate
• Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
• Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
• The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
• Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils
• Personal commitment to continuous self-development
• A commitment to school improvement
• Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check

Essential and desirable criteriaare listed on the attached job description - please demonstrate how you meet these when you complete the application form.

About Us

• A Mindful employer
• Passionate about school improvement
• Inclusive, nurturing, welcoming and friendly
• An environment which encourages children to meet their full potential and develop skills for life
• An excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards, working in harmony
• Committed to continuous professional development

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.