Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Number of Positions: 3
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Grange School.
This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,004 and the full time equivalent is £25,583 Grade 3.
At Grange School, every child matters. We are proud of our strong partnerships with families, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and external agencies, all working together to ensure each child achieves their potential and enjoys the very best educational outcomes.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist rooms, a soft play area, a light room, outdoor learning spaces, and a Forest School provision, all designed to support a wide variety of learning and development needs.
As a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN, you will work under the supervision of teaching staff and the senior leadership team to support pupils' learning, wellbeing, and development.
You’ll play a vital role in helping pupils to become happy, confident and successful young adults.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting small groups of children and implementing Individual Learning Plans
- Assisting with supervision during teacher absence (short periods)
- Providing feedback on pupil progress and maintaining records
- Ensuring equal access to learning for all pupils
- Participating in relevant training and development
- Demonstrating commitment to performance management and continuous improvement
- Communicating effectively and professionally with pupils, staff, parents, and external agencies