Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospere Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) for a new special educational needs school in Manchester. The role involves providing exceptional support to students with significant learning difficulties and contributes to their educational journey, alongside professional development opportunities and supportive work culture.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid in every school

Blue Light Card discounts

bYond cashback card

Qualifications

• Experience with children having communication difficulties is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant.
• Knowledge of Significant Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school under supervision.
• Work with small groups of children to ensure effective learning.
• Promote a multi-educational approach focusing on the national curriculum.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Understanding of child development

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent/higher

Job description

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Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN), Manchester

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Prospere Learning Trust

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

We currently have a number of new Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) opportunities to join our fantastic team at Orchard House High School.

These are Grade 3, permanent posts working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £20,990 and the full time equivalent is £24,404.

We’re looking for:
We have several Teaching Assistant roles available for our brand-new school Orchard House to start in September. This is a great opportunity to work in a new Special Educational Needs School, working under the supervision of other teachers. You will provide exceptional education and support for students with Significant Learning Difficulties (SLD) and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) from the age of 11- 19 years.

We are looking for applicants who understand the role of a Teaching Assistant and have a basic knowledge of child development and learning. You will need excellent numeracy and literacy skills, qualified to level 2 or equivalent/higher. Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.

Please note our new school in Miles Platting is due to open in October 2025, prior to this we will be working across our sites at the Grange School in Levenshulme and Camberwell Park in Moston, successful applicants will be expected to travel during this time.

Main purpose of the job:
You will be a part of a team providing exceptional education for students so that they become happy, confident adults. You will support teaching and learning across the school, providing general support in the management of pupils and resources, working under the supervision of teachers and senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To work with small groups of 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.
• Promote the multi-educational approach with focus on the national curriculum, alongside communication and skills for life.
• 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.
• Focus on teamwork and driving continuous improvement to support student success.
• To support the performance management process and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
• To converse at ease and provide accurate advice spoken English is essential for the post.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

You can also view our Orchard House High School prospectus and further information here Orchard House High School - Prospere Learning Trust

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.

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 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
• 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

About Orchard House and Prospere Learning Trust

Orchard House is a brand new school which will be dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for students with Significant Learning Difficulties (SLD) and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) from the age of 11- 19 years.

Opening in September 2025, our school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

We aim to empower our students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their educational journey and beyond.

View our prospectus here.

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 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.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

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.

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.