Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) EYFS in Manchester

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (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 £29,448 and the full time equivalent is £34,237 Grade 6.

At Grange School, every child matters. We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built with families, our Multi-Academy Trust, the Local Authority and a wide range of external professionals, working collaboratively to ensure that every child is supported to achieve their full potential and experience success.

Our outstanding specialist facilities provide rich and varied learning opportunities that enhance both academic achievement and personal development. These include a fully equipped gym, a role play village, an on-site farm and much more. Together, these facilities enable us to deliver engaging, purposeful and personalised learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of our pupils and prepare them for the next stage of their education and beyond.

About the role:

Grange School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 4 with an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) specialism to join our ambitious and forward-thinking team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about early childhood development and understands the vital importance of building strong foundations for future learning. The successful candidate will play a key role within our EYFS provision, leading targeted groups and delivering high-quality learning experiences that support children to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for lifelong success.

Working closely with leaders and teachers, the successful candidate will help ensure that all children develop the communication, language, personal, social and academic skills necessary for a successful transition into Key Stage 1. A strong understanding of school readiness and the importance of high expectations from the earliest stages of education is essential.

In addition to leading learning within EYFS, there will be opportunities and expectations for the successful candidate to lead whole-class learning across the school when required, delivering engaging and purposeful lessons that promote excellent outcomes for all pupils.

Key responsibilities include:

As a Level 4 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide specialist support for children with SEND within the Early Years setting.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND professionals, therapists, and parents to ensure children receive appropriate interventions and support.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate targeted learning activities and interventions.
• Support the development of communication, social, emotional, sensory, and physical skills.
• Act as a key person for identified pupils, contributing to assessments, reviews, and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Promote children's independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
• Create positive, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences that meet individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil progress monitoring.

We're Looking for applicants who:

• Holds a relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Early Years, SEND, or a related field.
• Has experience working with children with SEND in an Early Years or primary setting.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Has experience supporting pupils with communication needs, autism, sensory needs, or complex learning difficulties.
• Can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Is patient, resilient, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Is able to work independently and use initiative when required.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

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.