Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN)

Camberwell Park School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD

Health plan

Pension contribution

Annual leave

Cyclescheme

Employee assistance

Credit union

Flexible working

Mental Health Support

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback

Job summary

Camberwell Park Specialist School in Manchester invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN). This permanent post runs 35 hours per week during term time plus 5 INSET days, with a starting salary of £28,507 and a full-time equivalent of £33,143 (Grade 6).

The role requires extensive experience supporting children and young people with SEN, strong planning and teaching skills, and numeracy/literacy at Level 2 or higher.

Qualifications

• GCSEs grades 9–4 including English and Maths or equivalent.
• Numeracy and literacy at Level 2 or NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities across school.
• Plan, prepare and deliver learning programmes for individuals and groups.
• Provide support to pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
• Cover for teacher short-term absence when needed.
• Assess student needs and provide feedback on progress.

Skills

Teaching support

Lesson planning

SEN support

Behaviour support

Education

GCSEs (English & Maths)

NVQ Level 3 for TAs

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent. Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week. Number of Positions: 1. Qualifications Required: GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2), NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience. Start Date: 1st January 2027. Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School.

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.

We’re looking for:

• 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.

Main purpose of the job:

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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

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
• 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

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation