Teching Assistants Level 1 SEN

Brentwood High and Community College; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Induction programme

Job summary

Brentwood School is seeking Level 1 Teaching Assistants for a September 2026 start to support students with severe and complex needs in a special school setting. The role runs 33.5 hours per week during term time (39 weeks) with a pro rata salary in the £21,340–£23,108 range.

We welcome graduates and individuals who are passionate about learning, with strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork. We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students with autism.
• Experience with child and adult learners is desirable.
• Support for students with a range of special educational needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with learning activities and classroom routines.
• Support students in accessing curriculum and resources.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individual Education Plans.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and caring school environment.

Skills

Passionate about special needs

Outstanding communication

Teamwork

Excellence mindset

Education

Graduate consideration welcomed

Job description

BRENTWOOD SCHOOL AND COMMUNNITY COLLEGE
Cherry Lane
Sale
M33 4GY
Head Teacher Ian Hardman
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

TEACHING ASSISTANTS LEVEL 1 (for September 2026 start)
Band 3 point 6-11 £26,847 - £29,071 pro rata Actual salary £21,340 - £23,108
33.5 hours Term Time Only 39 weeks

Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post-19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years and an extension to our building opened in September 2025.

Due to the continuing growth of this highly successful school and college, we are looking for Level 1 teaching assistants who:

• Are passionate about working in a Special Needs setting
• Will inspire students to learn
• Have outstanding communication skills
• Are innovative and dynamic
• Understand the importance of teamwork
• Are committed to excellence
• Have the vision, skills and energy to provide the best opportunity for every student within our school and college

We are particularly interested in recruiting staff with experience of:

• Supporting students with autism
• Working with both child and adult learners
• Supporting students with a range of special educational needs
• Supporting students with complex medical needs

We are also interested in recruiting graduates who are considering a career in teaching, social work, speech and language therapy or occupational therapy. We will provide a comprehensive training programme to equip you with the skills required to work with young people with a range of needs.

We provide a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD for all staff.

We are a warm and friendly school and value the health and wellbeing of our staff.

'The leadership and management provide a supportive and flexible environment where staff are listened to in order to ensure that staff's wellbeing is a priority while also making sure the quality-of-service provision to students is not compromised in anyway.' (School Wellbeing Support Advisor)

Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Please note that skilled worker visas cannot be supported by Brentwood.

Closing Date - Friday 25 September 2026 at 12 Noon

Supporting Documents

TA1 Job Description and Person Spec Sept 26.docx