Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)
Manchester City CouncilContract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/Literacy skills at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
Salary: £21,662 per annum
Grange School is seeking four committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (Level 1 - SEN) to join our inclusive and nurturing learning community.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality education and support to children and young people with a wide range of complex needs.
These are permanent positions working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £21,662 and the full time equivalent is £25,185 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.
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
About the Candidate
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
We're Looking for applicants who:
- Have an understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and child development and learning
- Possesses strong literacy and numeracy skills (qualified to Level 2 or above)
- Works effectively as part of a team and is committed to high professional standards
- Is tactful, diplomatic, and able to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Has experience or a keen interest in working with children or young people with communication difficulties, severe, profound, or complex learning needs
- Can communicate clearly and confidently in spoken English
About Us
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