Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to support pupils' learning and wellbeing. The role includes implementing Individual Learning Plans, providing feedback, and ensuring equal access to learning. Ideal candidates will possess strong literacy and numeracy skills and have experience or interest in working with children with learning difficulties. This permanent position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

High quality CPD

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union access

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and child development.
• Experience or keen interest in working with children with communication difficulties.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups of children with Individual Learning Plans.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Assist with supervision during teacher absence.

Skills

Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Effective communication

Ability to build positive relationships

Experience with children with learning needs

Education

Qualification to Level 2 or above

Job description

As a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN, you will work under the supervision of teaching staff and the senior leadership team to support pupils' learning, wellbeing, and development. You ll play a vital role in helping pupils to become happy, confident and successful young adults. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting small groups of children and implementing Individual Learning Plans
• Assisting with supervision during teacher absence (short periods)
• Providing feedback on pupil progress and maintaining records
• Ensuring equal access to learning for all pupils
• Participating in relevant training and development
• Demonstrating commitment to performance management and continuous improvement
• Communicating effectively and professionally with pupils, staff, parents, and external agencies
  Have an understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and child development and learning
• Possesses strong literacy and numeracy skills (qualified to Level 2 or above)
• Works effectively as part of a team and is committed to high professional standards
• Is tactful, diplomatic, and able to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Has experience or a keen interest in working with children or young people with communication difficulties, severe, profound, or complex learning needs
• Can communicate clearly and confidently in spoken English; Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Benefits

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cycle scheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options – we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Working for Prospere Learning Trust – Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

Pioneer House High School is a special school located in Northern Moor which provides 100 day places for 11 to 19 year old pupils, with a unique focus in preparing pupils with significant additional needs, to become independent and productive adults. The school has a strong vocational emphasis and pupils will have the potential to progress on to supported or independent employment, internships, apprenticeships or college. The school was opened in 2016 and moved to a new, purpose built, site in 2017. We have recently expanded our site with a student run Strawberry Fox Café and additional learning and social spaces. Following our first Ofsted inspection in 2019, Pioneer House was graded Outstanding in all areas. Leaders investment in their staff is paying dividends. Leaders are adept at talent spotting, committed to helping staff develop their careers and confident to let staff take risks and try things out for themselves. This approach has helped them establish a successful team.

This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is 21,662 and the full time equivalent is 25,185 Grade 3. This role is to start as soon as pre‑employment checks are complete.

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk