About The Role Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 training days Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week Number of Positions: 2 Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2) Applicant Requirements: Applicants should also hold a full UK Driving License. Additional D1 license for minibuses would be beneficial Salary: Grade 3 £ 24,404 to £2 5,183 per annum pro rata (Actual Salary £20,990) We currently have opportunities for 2 Teaching Assistants, Level 1 SEN, to join us at Piper Hill Specialist Support School. Successful candidates should be suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistants to support students aged 11-19 years who have a range of special educational needs. Applicants should also hold a full UK Driving License. Additional D1 license for minibuses would be beneficial. The main responsibilities of the role will be: To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of Individual Learning Plans Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to school guidelines. This will include cleaning equipment used by pupils and ensuring its accessibility To provide support in all areas of the curriculum and on social occasions for pupils who have been identified as having medical conditions which disable their full independent access to mainstream school life Undertake pupil record keeping as requested e.g. to assist with annotating work books and providing information on pupil progress Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting and recording as appropriate. About the Candidate The candidate will have: An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom Basic understanding of child development and learning Awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection Command of spoken English sufficient to enable the effective performance of the role, including the ability to speak with confidence and accuracy and the ability to listen and respond appropriately dependent on the audience Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies About Us Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We are proud to be part of the Prospere Learning Trust, which was formed in September 2017 through the merger of two multi academy trusts. We currently employ over 900 staff and are passionate about providing exceptional education for children from any background so that they become happy, confident adults with excellent academic knowledge and qualifications. We believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. All schools in the Trust have signed up to the education staff wellbeing charter as a declaration of support to the wellbeing and mental health of everyone that works at Prospere Learning Trust. Prospere Learning Trust offers a variety of employee benefits, including: A commitment to continuous professional development for all colleagues Membership of Bupa Level 1 Health Plan which allows employees to claim money back for a range of health expenses such as prescriptions and dental treatments Access to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice provided through either our free Bupa or Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential 24-hour support Access to Cyclescheme Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions and Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) contributions A range of policies which demonstrate our respect for your time and priorities outside work, including flexible working How to Apply: Applications will only be considered through the TES website: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teaching-assistant-level-1-sen-manchester-2135025 If the link does not work, please copy and paste this directly into your browser. Please note: Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete, you must provide information on all employment since leaving full time education and an explanation for any gaps We cannot accept CV's We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date The closing date for applications is 1st December 2024 with interviews to take place shortly thereafter. If you would prefer to request a manual application pack, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 527 7953 or via e-mail at hrprospere.org.uk If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. Please note that guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview. All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which the Trust sponsors a visa application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, the Trust will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of satisfactory references. 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