Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days
Number of Positions: 10
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £20,990 per annum
We currently have a number of new Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) opportunities to join our fantastic team at Orchard House High School.
Main purpose of the job:
You will be a part of a team providing exceptional education for students so that they become happy, confident adults.
You will support teaching and learning across the school, providing general support in the management of pupils and resources, working under the supervision of teachers and senior leadership team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher and ensure implementation of Individual Learning Plans.
- Provide regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and keeping records up to date.
- Promote the multi-educational approach with focus on the national curriculum, alongside communication and skills for life.
- Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Participate in training, to develop relevant learning strategies and ensure students make progress in learning.
- Focus on teamwork and driving continuous improvement to support student success.
- To support the performance management process and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
- To converse at ease and provide accurate advice spoken English is essential for the post.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.
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
- Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 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