Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredKey stageEarly years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2Working patternFull time: Working 35 hours per week term time only plus 5 training daysContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salaryThe starting pro rata salary is £19,881 and the full time equivalent is £23,114.What skills and experience we're looking forWe are pleased to announce multiple opportunities for Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join us at an exciting stage in the journey of Prospect House Primary School. This role will be commenced upon completion of all employment checks.The successful candidates should have suitable experience to be able to support children from EYFS to Year 6 (Ages 3 - 11).This is a Grade 3 permanent post, working 35 hours per week term time only plus 5 training days. The starting pro rata salary is £19,881 and the full time equivalent is £23,114.Main purpose of the job:To be a part of a team providing exceptional education for students so that they become happy, confident adults. The post holders will support teaching and learning across school, providing general support in the management of pupils and resources.Key relationships:To work under the supervision of the class teacher, department lead, Senior Leadership Team and Headteacher.The post holder will also work with Parents and external agencies under the guidance of the class teacher.What the school offers its staffWorking for usGreat schools thrive because of the great people in them.We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.All schools in the Trust have signed up to the education staff wellbeing charter as a declaration of support to the wellbeing and mental health of everyone that works at Prospere Learning Trust.Prospere Learning Trust offers a variety of employee benefits, including;a commitment to continuous professional development for all colleaguesmembership of Bupa Level 1 Health Plan which allows employees to claim money back for a range of health expenses such as prescriptions and dental treatmentsaccess to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice provided through either our free Bupa or Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential 24-hour supportaccess to CycleschemeLocal Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions and Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) contributionsWe'rehappy to talk flexible workingwhere possible to help employees achieve a healthy work life balance.Further details about the roleApplying to work for usApplications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete, you must provide information on all employment since leaving full time education and an explanation for any gaps. We cannot accept CV's.We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date.Please note that guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which the Trust sponsors a visa application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, the Trust will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of satisfactory references.Whilst we offer flexibility where possible, we acknowledge that certain roles require a specific environment or on-site presence to meet operational requirements.Safeguarding ChildrenAll 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 StatementAt Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, 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.If you would prefer to request an application pack by email or post, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 527 7953 or via e-mail [email protected] to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.