Teaching Assistant Level 1

**We currently have exciting opportunities for Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School**

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £20,990 and the full time equivalent is £24,404. This role is expected to start in September 2025.

**We’re looking for**:
This is a great opportunity to work in a Special Educational Needs School, working under the supervision of other teachers. You will be part of a team providing exceptional education for students. You will require tact and diplomacy in order to build excellent interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders including colleagues across the school and trust, parents and external agencies. Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.

**Main purpose of the job**:
You will be a part of a team providing exceptional education for students so that they become happy, confident adults. You will support teaching and learning across the school, providing general support in the management of pupils and resources, working under the supervision of the class teacher, department lead and senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities will include:

- To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher and ensure implementation of Individual Learning Plans.
- Provide regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and keeping records up to date.
- Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Participate in training, to develop relevant learning strategies and ensure students make progress in learning.
- To support the performance management process and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
- To converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

**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.**

**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**:

- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- ** Generous Pension Contribution** - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff (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're happy to talk 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 your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

**Pear Tree High School**

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. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, experiences enhance pupils’ skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens.

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