Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) to join our fantastic 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 our 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. About the role: 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 We're Looking for applicants who: Have an understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and child development and learning Possesses strong literacy and numeracy skills (qualified to Level 2 or above) Works effectively as part of a team and is committed to high professional standards Is tactful, diplomatic, and able to build positive relationships with all stakeholders Has experience or a keen interes