Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN) in Manchester

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join the team at Piper Hill High School. This is a permanent, Grade 4 post working 35 hours per week term time only plus one week. The starting salary is £22,710 and the full‑time equivalent is £26,403.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of a team providing exceptional education for students so that they become happy, confident adults.
• Support teaching and learning across school, providing general support in the management of pupils and resources.
• Under the guidance of teaching/senior support staff, provide support for pupils who require help to enable access to learning and to assist in the management of pupils.
• Provide specialist support of curriculum and supervise groups and occasionally whole classes for a session/lesson in the classroom or outside the main teaching area as required.

Key Relationships:

• Work under the supervision of the class teacher, department lead, Senior Leadership Team and Head Teacher.
• Collaborate with parents and external agencies under the guidance of the class teacher.

Please note that while this job description gives an indication of the key responsibilities, it is not intended to provide an exhaustive list.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust:

• High quality CPD for all roles.
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses.
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and 15% 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.
• Cycle scheme – 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 discuss 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 everyday purchases.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding:

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. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 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.