Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN)

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A high performing educational trust in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with diverse needs. Responsibilities include providing class cover, assessing student needs, and assisting teachers with educational plans. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in education and relevant qualifications, along with strong numeracy and literacy skills. This permanent, term-time position offers a salary of £28,507, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union benefits

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid support

Discounts via Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.
• Ability to address complex learning needs.
• Proven experience in planning and leading teaching and learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for whole classes and undertake planning and reporting.
• Support students' learning by assessing their needs.
• Establish productive relationships with students and promote engagement.
• Assist in the development of individual Education plans.

Skills

Experience in planning and leading teaching activities

Strong understanding of diverse pupil needs

Numeracy and Literacy skills (Level 2)

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities across school. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes and support to individual students, small groups and on a short-term basis to whole classes. Under the guidance of a teacher, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for whole classes e.g. to cover teacher short term absence. During the cover periods, there will be a requirement for the teaching assistant to carry out specified work such as planning, preparation, assessment and reporting.
• Assess the needs of students and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills/training/experience to support students learning.
• Establish productive working relationships with students, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities.
• Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
• Participate in the comprehensive assessment of students to determine those in need of particular help and provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on student achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
• Record and provide feedback in relation to progress and achievement, behaviour and attendance in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of a range and level of progress and attainment.
• Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses and particular needs, including assessment in order to maximise student access to the curriculum within an inclusive setting where appropriate.

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

A highly qualified Teaching Assistant with extensive experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as those with communication challenges and severe, profound, or complex learning needs. This role also requires proven experience in planning and leading teaching and learning activities, alongside strong skills and expertise in understanding and addressing diverse pupil needs. Applicants will require Numeracy and Literacy skills to level 2 (GCSEs grades 9 to 4/A‑C) or equivalent or higher and an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you have 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.

Benefits

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• 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

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising nine schools, including four mainstream high schools and five 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 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.

This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £28,507 and the full time equivalent is £33,143 Grade 6.