Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) in Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: GCSEs grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English and Maths, numeracy/literacy skills, NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School.

Role Summary

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities across school. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes and support to individual students, small groups and on a short-term basis to whole classes. Under the guidance of a teacher, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cover for whole classes, e.g. to cover teacher short-term absence. During the cover periods, the teaching assistant will carry out specified work such as planning, preparation, assessment and reporting.
• Assess the needs of students and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills/training/experience to support students learning.
• Establish productive working relationships with students, take on the role of a role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities.
• Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans.
• Participate in the comprehensive assessment of students to determine those in need of particular help and provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on student achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
• Record and provide feedback in relation to progress and achievement, behaviour and attendance in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of a range and level of progress and attainment.
• Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses and particular needs, including assessment in order to maximise student access to the curriculum within an inclusive setting where appropriate.

Who we're looking for

A highly qualified Teaching Assistant with extensive experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as those with communication challenges and severe, profound, or complex learning needs. Proven experience in planning and leading teaching and learning activities, alongside strong skills and expertise in understanding and addressing diverse pupil needs. Applicants will require numeracy and literacy skills to level 2 (GCSEs grades 9 to 4/A*-C) or equivalent or higher and an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.

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. This role will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.