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Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

Advert closes on 28 Sep 2026

Job ID:

9003

£22,377 actual

Not Specified

Pike Fold Community Primary School, Old Market Street, Blackley, Manchester, M9 8QP

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours a week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: GSCE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Salary: £22,377 minimum per annum, actual.
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work across the whole school with SEN pupils, with a focus on Early Years. A good awareness and experience of SEN needs would be advantageous.

About the Candidate

The candidate should have:

Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a team
An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier
Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate
Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils
Personal commitment to continuous self-development
A commitment to school improvement
Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check

Essential and desirable criteria are listed on the attached job description - please demonstrate how you meet these when you complete the application form.

About Us

We offer a school that is:

A Mindful employer
Passionate about school improvement
Inclusive, nurturing, welcoming and friendly
An environment which encourages children to meet their full potential and develop skills for life
An excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards, working in harmony
Committed to continuous professional development

To apply for this role please click the following link: https://pikefold.admicity.co.uk/forms-request/1446

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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.

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