Teaching Assistant Level 4 SEN (Safeguarding and Attendance)

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) at Pear Tree High School in Manchester. The role involves safeguarding and attendance monitoring, requiring excellent communication and child development knowledge. A NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential, with support provided by teaching staff to ensure a structured learning environment.

Benefits

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

High quality CPD for all roles

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid in every school

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Experienced Teaching Assistant Level 4 with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student wellbeing and identify safeguarding concerns.
• Liaise with families to support student attendance and engagement.
• Respond to safeguarding issues promptly to ensure student safety.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Safeguarding

Child Development Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

GCSEs grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths

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 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 September 2025
Salary: £27,623 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 SEN - Safeguarding and Attendance to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School

We’re looking for:

• We are seeking experienced and qualified Teaching Assistant Level 4 to specialise in Safeguarding and Attendance by monitoring student wellbeing, identifying concerns, and working with staff and families to promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
  
• You will need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience, a good working knowledge of child development and learning and excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• You must also demonstrate awareness and application of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. A driving licence and access to vehicle is also required for this role

Main purpose of the job:

As Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding & Attendance) you will be supported by teaching staff to ensure a positive, safe and structured learning environment for all pupils. You will be a key member of the school’s support team and contribute to carrying out support for pupils, coordinating referrals to social care, attending and contributing reports for relevant meetings and keeping careful records of actions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support safeguarding and attendance by monitoring student wellbeing and identifying concerns.
• Respond in a timely manner to safeguarding concerns to ensure pupils are kept safe from harm.
• Family liaison - build strong relationships between school and families, providing support, guidance, and interventions to improve student well-being, attendance, and engagement in education
• Assist in improving attendance through targeted interventions and engagement strategies.
• Driving is an essential requirement as home visits may be required for some families

About the Candidate

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 (support staff)
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 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 Aidin 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

Pear Tree High School

Pear Tree High School is a brand new specialist support school which sits in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. The school aim is to work in partnership with parents and carers, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to provideexceptional education for all.

The school commitment involves harnessing the resources of our school, Trust, and wider community to help students realise their full potential and make outstanding progress.

The new purpose-built SEND school site delivers state-of-the-art facilities which provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of all students and young adults. These facilities are designed to suit the changing needs of pupils from key stage three through to post 16.

The curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive both at Pear Tree and as they progress to college and employment. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, experiences enhance pupils’ skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about our school community:https://www.peartreeschool.org.uk

About Us

To apply for this job role, please click the following link:https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=570&source=MCC

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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