Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

Piper Hill High School; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Hill High School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join the fantastic team. The role is a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday, term-time plus 5 INSET days, with a pro-rata salary of £22,730 and FTE £26,427. Interviews are planned for the week of 12 October 2026 and start date will follow checks.

You will support learning across the school under supervision, with a focus on SEN needs, teamwork, and professional development. Experience with children with complex needs is desirable.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of child development and learning.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Collaborates effectively with classroom professionals.
• Committed to professional standards and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups under the supervision of the teacher and implement Individual Learning Plans.
• Provide regular feedback on children’s progress and keep records up to date.
• Assist with supervising discreet groups of pupils when the teacher is not present.
• Support equal access to learning and opportunities for all pupils.
• Participate in training to develop relevant learning strategies and ensure progress.
• Support performance management and ongoing professional development.
• Communicate clearly in spoken English as part of the role.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Child development

Education

Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm), term time only plus 5 INSET days. The start date will be confirmed as soon as possible once pre-employment checks are completed.

The pro-rata salary is £22,730 and the full-time equivalent is £26,427.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 12th October 2026.

We’re looking for:Someone who understands the role of a Teaching Assistant, collaborates effectively with classroom professionals, and has basic knowledge of child development and learning and excellent numeracy and literacy skills, qualified to level 2 or equivalent/higher. The right candidate will be committed to professional standards, continuously striving to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills. A focus on teamwork and driving continuous improvement to support student success is required.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. Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.

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 the class teacher, department lead 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.
• 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.

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.

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.