Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) - Maternity Cover in Manchester

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

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

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: £28,507 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 Prospect House Primary Specialist School. Prospect House is not just a school, it is a specialist learning community built on belief, ambition and respect. Our environment has been designed around the needs of our pupils and the expertise of our staff. This is a school where specialist practice matters and where experienced teachers can truly make their mark.

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.

This role also requires 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.

Main purpose of the job:

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 will include:

• Provide cover for whole classes e.g. to cover teacher short term absence. During the cover periods, there will be a requirement for the teaching assistant to 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, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively 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.

We are committed to:

• High expectations for every child, achievement and success for all
• A strong culture of respect and wellbeing, for staff as well as pupils
• Meaningful, personalised learning that prepares children for life beyond school
• True partnership with families
• Collaborative professional practice

We actively promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and fundamental British Values, preparing our pupils not just for the next stage of education, but for life in the wider community. Most importantly, we value our staff as professionals. There are real opportunities to contribute, lead, innovate and develop specialist expertise.

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. 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.