Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 3
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Salary: £26,427 - £26,847 per annum

We currently have exciting opportunities for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm), term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,730 and the full time equivalent is £26,427.

This is a full time role starting as soon as pre-employment checks are complete.

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 the class teacher, department lead and senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities:

• To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of Individual Learning Plans.
• To be familiar with individual class information i.e. risk assessments, behaviour intervention plans.
• Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records.
• Attend to children’s personal needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene i.e. toileting and changing, minor first aid and welfare matters.
• Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• To assist with the dispensing of medication in exceptional circumstances with appropriate training and under the supervision of medical staff where necessary.
• To carry out escort duties as appropriate whenever required.

What you'll bring to the role:

• An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning
• Experience of working with children/young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties
• Experience of working with children/young people with behavioural difficulties.
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies.
• To be aware 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

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

We’re looking for:

• Someone who understands the role of a Teaching Assistant, collaborates effectively with classroom professionals, and has basic knowledge of child development and learning and excellent numeracy and literacy skills, qualified to level 2 or equivalent/higher.
• The right candidate will be committed to professional standards, continuously striving to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills. A focus on teamwork and driving continuous improvement to support student success is required.
• You will be part of a team providing exceptional education for students.
•  You will require tact and diplomacy in order to build excellent interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders including colleagues across the school and trust, parents and external agencies. Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.