Teaching Assistant Level 4 SEN (Safeguarding and Attendance)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 SEN - Safeguarding and Attendance to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School. This is a Grade 6, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £27,623 and the full-time equivalent is £32,115.

We are seeking experienced and qualified Teaching Assistant Level 4 to specialise in Safeguarding and Attendance by monitoring student wellbeing, identifying concerns, and working with staff and families to promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment. You will need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience, a good working knowledge of child development and learning, and excellent numeracy and literacy skills. You must also demonstrate awareness and application of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is also required for this role.

Main purpose of the job: As Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Safeguarding & Attendance) you will be supported by teaching staff to ensure a positive, safe and structured learning environment for all pupils. You will be a key member of the school’s support team and contribute to carrying out support for pupils, coordinating referrals to social care, attending and contributing reports for relevant meetings and keeping careful records of actions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support safeguarding and attendance by monitoring student wellbeing and identifying concerns.
• Respond in a timely manner to safeguarding concerns to ensure pupils are kept safe from harm.
• Family liaison - build strong relationships between school and families, providing support, guidance, and interventions to improve student well-being, attendance, and engagement in education.
• Assist in improving attendance through targeted interventions and engagement strategies.
• Driving is an essential requirement as home visits may be required for some families.

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.

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, generous pension contribution, good holidays, cyclescheme, employee assistance programmes, credit union, flexible working options, mental health first aid in every school, Blue Light Card, and Byond cashback card.

Pear Tree High School is a brand new specialist support school which sits in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. The school aim is to work in partnership with parents and carers, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to provide exceptional education for all. The school commitment involves harnessing the resources of our school, Trust, and wider community to help students realise their full potential and make outstanding progress.

The new purpose-built SEND school site delivers state-of-the-art facilities which provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of all students and young adults. These facilities are designed to suit the changing needs of pupils from key stage three through to post 16. The curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive both at Pear Tree and as they progress to college and employment.

Job Application Information: Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment: All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement: Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.