Teaching Assistant Level 1 - SEN Support

Ladybarn Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

KINGSWAY Community Trust wishes to appoint a teaching assistant to work one-to-one with pupils with SEND at Ladybarn Primary School on a temporary contract until July 2027. The role is 25 hours per week, 9.00am to 3.00pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break, term-time only.

The successful candidate will have SEND experience, strong literacy, and a calm, nurturing approach. DBS clearance is required before appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
• Strong literacy skills are essential and testing will include literacy assessments.
• Excellent communication with pupils, staff and parents.
• DBS clearance is required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with SEND, inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support pupils to access learning activities and reach targets.

Skills

Communication

Literacy

Patience

Education

Level 1, Grade 2

Job description

Kingsway Community Trust wishes to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic andtalented teaching assistant to work on a one to one basis, in and out of classto support individual pupils with SEND needs. The role will be based at LadybarnPrimary, on a temporary contract until July 2027.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a schoolsetting with pupils with Special Educational Needs. They will be a strong communicator who is anurturing, patient and positive individual.They will be strong at building relationships with pupils, staff andparents.

Strong literacy skills are essential and successful completion of testsin these areas is part of the interview process.

Level 1, Grade 2 £26,016 prorata, term time only equates to apx £15,965 per annum.

Hours of work: 9.00am to 3.00pmwith a 1 hour unpaid lunch break – 25 hours per week

First stage assessment date: 27 November

Second stage assessment/Interview date:1 December tbc

This position is subject to 2 professional references and DBS clearance.

Candidates who have been unsuccessful for this role within the Trust in the last six months will not normally be considered, unless there has been a substantial change in their experience, qualifications or circumstances since their last application.