About the Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £22,004 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) to join an excellent 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 £22,004 and the full time equivalent is £25,583 Grade 3.
At Grange School, every child matters. We are proud of strong partnerships with families, the multi academy trust, the local authority, and external agencies, all working together to ensure each child achieves their potential and enjoys the very best educational outcomes.
Our state of the art facilities include specialist rooms, a soft play area, a light room, outdoor learning spaces, and a Forest School provision, all designed to support a wide variety of learning and development needs.
As a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN, you will work under the supervision of teaching staff and the senior leadership team to support pupils' learning, wellbeing, and development. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils to become happy, confident and successful young adults.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting small groups of children and implementing Individual Learning Plans
- Assisting with supervision during teacher absence (short periods)
- Providing feedback on pupil progress and maintaining records
- Ensuring equal access to learning for all pupils
- Participating in relevant training and development
- Demonstrating commitment to performance management and continuous improvement
- Communicating effectively and professionally with pupils, staff, parents, and external agencies
Applicants Who Qualify:
- Have an understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and child development and learning
- Possess strong literacy and numeracy skills (qualified to Level 2 or above)
- Work effectively as part of a team and are committed to high professional standards
- Are tactful, diplomatic, and able to build positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Have experience or a keen interest in working with children or young people with communication difficulties, severe, profound, or complex learning needs
- Can communicate clearly and confidently in spoken English
Benefits and Supporting Details
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for everyday health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 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
- Cyclescheme - 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 will 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
Equal Opportunities
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 post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed. The 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.
