Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Health Plan

Pension contribution

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Credit Union

Flexible working

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

Byond cashback card

Job summary

Prospere Learning Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join Camberwell Park Specialist School. The post is permanent, Grade 3, 35 hours per week, term time plus 5 INSET days. Starting salary £22,730 with full-time equivalent £26,427.

You will support teaching and learning in a SEN setting under supervision of teachers and senior staff. You will need to build strong relationships with colleagues, parents and external agencies, demonstrating tact and diplomacy and upholding high

Qualifications

• Minimum of NQF level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Knowledge of child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups or individuals under teacher supervision and implement ILPs.
• Provide regular progress feedback to the class teacher and keep records up to date.
• Supervise discreet pupil groups when the teacher is absent.
• Support equality of access and ensure opportunities for all pupils to learn.
• Participate in training to develop learning strategies and progress measures.
• Support the performance management process and commit to professional development.
• Communicate clearly in spoken English as part of the role.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of child protection/health &

Collaborative team player

Commitment to professional development

Education

NQF level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have exciting opportunities for Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,730 and the full time equivalent is £26,427. The role is to start as soon as pre-employment checks are complete.

This is a great opportunity to work in a Special Educational Needs School, working under the supervision of other teachers. You will be part of a team providing exceptional education for students. You will require tact and diplomacy in order to build excellent interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders including colleagues across the school and trust, parents and external agencies.

• Possesses a minimum of NQF level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English
• Understands the role of Teaching Assistant plays within a SEN classroom
• Has experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable
• Has knowledge of child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection
• Is collaborative in nature, focused on the continued improvement of the school and student success
• Is Committed to high professional standards and developing professional skills and knowledge

Main purpose of the job

You will be a part of a passionate team making a lasting impact. You’ll be supported, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally in a school that’s committed to excellence and inclusion. You will support teaching and learning across the school, providing general support in the management of pupils and resources, working under the supervision of the class teacher, department lead and senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities include

• To work with small groups of/individual children under the supervision of the teacher and ensure implementation of Individual Learning Plans.
• Provide regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and keeping records up to date.
• Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Participate in training, to develop relevant learning strategies and ensure students make progress in learning.
• To support the performance management process and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
• To converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

What the school offers its staff

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.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays - non teaching staff get 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - 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

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

Further details about the role

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 11 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 7 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values

• Inclusion - we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education – we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence – high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise – great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration – we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection – we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email [e-mail]

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.