Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN)

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Volunteer leave

Employee discounts

35-hour week

Job summary

Camberwell Park Specialist School in Manchester is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) to join our dedicated team. The role involves supporting learning activities, planning and delivering programmes, and providing targeted assistance to pupils to help overcome barriers to learning.

We offer a permanent, full-time post (35 hours per week, term time plus INSET) with a starting salary in the region of £29,448 rising to £34,237 with progression to £37,563.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent
• Experience planning and leading teaching and learning activities

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for whole classes during teacher short term absence.
• Assess the needs of students and use knowledge to support learning.
• Establish productive relationships with students and model positive behaviour.
• Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others.
• Assist in developing and implementing individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
• Record progress and provide feedback with evidence of progress and attainment.
• Implement learning activities and adjust them to student needs.

Skills

Planning & delivery

Student support

Behaviour/mentoring support

Education

GCSEs (9-4) including English & Maths

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

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, NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Start Date: 23rd November 2026
Salary: £34,237 - £37,563 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 £29,448 and the full time equivalent is £34,237 Grade 6.

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.

About the Candidate

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.

About Us

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city. You’ll help improve lives and support our local communities. Working together, we can create better public services for everyone.

Benefits we offer:

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts and perks

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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.