Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

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

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Grange School.

This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,004 and the full time equivalent is £25,583 Grade 3.

At Grange School, every child matters. We are proud of our strong partnerships with families, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and external agencies, all working together to ensure each child achieves their potential and enjoys the very best educational outcomes.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist rooms, a soft play area, a light room, outdoor learning spaces, and a Forest School provision, all designed to support a wide variety of learning and development needs.

About the role:

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

  We're Looking for applicants who:

  • 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

  All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.