Prospere Learning Trust
Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN)
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School.
This is a permanent, Grade 6 post working 35 hours per week term time only plus 1 week. The starting salary is £29,448 and the full-time equivalent is £34,237.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 12th October 2026.
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
- 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 a role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively 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 to maximise student access to the curriculum within an inclusive setting where appropriate.
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Please note that whilst this job description gives an indication of the key responsibilities, it is not intended to provide an exhaustive list.
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 everyday health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 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'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
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Piper Hill High School
Piper Hill School is an Outstanding school that is ambitious for every one of our learners. We are a larger than average size special school that caters for students aged 11-19 with significant learning difficulties. We aim to provide the very best education for our students and to ensure they have the very best outcomes and make the best rates of progress they possibly can.
Piper Hill High School has state-of-the-art facilities that provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of both children and young adults, including a hydrotherapy pool, dance and drama studio, gym, and an interactive learning environment (ILE room). The school also has a variety of outside spaces, including a Forest School space with overnight camping pods.
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Our recent Ofsted inspection found the school continues to Outstanding,
"Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. They feel safe and happy in this welcoming place, where everyone is treated equally. They rise to the school’s high expectations of their behaviour because staff know and understand them well." Ofsted 2023
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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. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
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 support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk.
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